Devils Blood

A tale of one mans rage:

I listen to shattered voices
and trembling fearful screams
rattling my inner conscious
corrupting once vibrant dreams

A stream of words trapped inside
left hidden for so long
escape with a sudden fury
in that moment I was wrong

The alcohol in my system
enhanced this primal rage
smacking her down emotionally
my actions very strange

Its like I stepped outside myself
watching this violence transpire
I only wanted to talk
but my actions did not inspire 

Physically I may have struck her
but I honestly don't remember
with the devils blood surging my veins
intensifying my temper

Now i'm filled with agony
and torment for what i'd done
now I must rise above it 
for my daughter and my son




For TA:
Dedicated to a wonder father who had finally reached his limit.  
After so long, and so much abuse, he SNAPPED...


JP...........7/10/06
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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November 11, 2010 at 12:32 PM
Congratulations on your poetry making it through the first round of the Poetrysoup site contest Jared. The best to you in the finals. Love, Carol
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November 10, 2010 at 5:34 AM
Congrats Jared on having this poem selected in the first round of competition in the P.S. contest.. luv.. good luck in the next phase darlin' and this one is tops to me...
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November 9, 2010 at 7:08 PM
A very compelling poem, Jared. Congrats on making it through the first round of the Soup contest! Love, Carolyn
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May 28, 2010 at 10:29 PM
Oh wow, this poem tells it exactly as it is. Well written my favorite poet! Scarlett.
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March 10, 2010 at 6:34 AM
this is a wonderful piece of art, very touching. i am truly amazed on how much i can relate.
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October 10, 2009 at 11:24 AM
Things like that happen. Circumstances come together and a person does something totally out of character for them. Keep writing. Sara
Guzzi Avatar
September 21, 2009 at 11:36 AM
I think you have quatrain here ....and there can be forgiveness but no excuse for violence against a physically weaker person. Light & Love
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August 22, 2009 at 7:21 AM
This is a wonderful, awesome piece; I love every bit of it. You are such a great poet. Please keep writing and congrats on your poem being featured this week. Hope to read more of your wonderful poems. You are great friend! Adeleke
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August 21, 2009 at 6:27 PM
Sad reality of the ramifications of abuse. Powerful poem. Congratulations on your well-deserved feature this week. I wish you ongoing success with your writing. Karen
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August 18, 2009 at 12:12 PM
Congratulations on being featured Jared, excellent write my friend>>James
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August 18, 2009 at 10:16 AM
DAS-J..... Thank you for such an awesome comment....... To give a little background into this tale for you and others that may read: My sister is the abused, My brother-n-law the abuser...But it is not what it seems, they both were abusive in their own way, my sister dishing out the majority... A scandalous, money hungry, heartless woman who doesn't care who she steps on to achieve lifes' pursuit of adultery.... TA.. Was a her pawn, TA, stood tall before CheckMate. Thank you for reading....:JP]
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August 18, 2009 at 10:04 AM
Congratulations, Jared, on having your insightful poem featured this week. You have written on a topic with a two edged sword. Many abusers are extremely sorrowful afterward, but often professional help is needed to end the cruelty cycle. Way back when, there was a popular phrase, "The devil made me do it." I hope your friend stands up to that old drinking devil and lives a loving life. He and the abused may need professional help. HELP is NOT shame. Excellent write, my poet friend. DAS-J
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August 17, 2009 at 4:46 AM
Congratulations on your well deserved poetry being featured this week Jared. Love Carol
Mills Avatar
July 12, 2009 at 5:25 PM
That was a tear jerker. It was intense.
Fraser Avatar
July 5, 2009 at 2:29 PM
Wonderful flow in this write Jared, and sometimes thay snap>>James
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