Father of Lies

you gave me life,
and let me fly,
you ripped it out,
and let me die.

your bloody hands,
and messed up mind,
tore out my eyes,
and left me blind.

these deadly wounds,
won't ever heal,
those other souls,
you'll violently steal.

don't be this way!
i'm telling you now!
the others don't know
you'll break a vow.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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May 19, 2010 at 10:06 AM
The vivid imagery works to convey your thoughts. Congratulations on having your poem featured. Keep on writing. Wishing you continued success. Karen
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May 18, 2010 at 12:21 PM
Many congrats on your featured piece this week. Rgds Janette
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May 17, 2010 at 5:27 AM
Congratulations on your poetry being featured this week Parker. Love, Carol
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May 16, 2010 at 6:24 PM
Satan is bad, but God is badder than the devil. I love this poem it is well-deserved of the feature. Congratulations
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May 16, 2010 at 2:14 PM
NICE WRITE. BIG CONGRATS ON YOUR FEATURE ON THE FRONT PAGE, HOPE YOU GET A CHANCE TO STOP BY AND CHECK OUT MY BLOG, S.K.A.T.
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April 24, 2010 at 7:07 PM
Powerful poem. Sad that parents are actually like this. Welcome to Poetry Soup! I hope you enjoy your time spent with us. Best wishes with your writing. Karen
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April 24, 2010 at 3:54 PM
sounds like my father the wounds will heal you just have to get all the hate out and stay strong good luck in your life and welcome to poetry soup a good place to start healing faleshia
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April 24, 2010 at 11:57 AM
sounds like Satan
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April 24, 2010 at 11:02 AM
Nicely done. As a father - this touches my heart - I hope my sons can't empathize.
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April 24, 2010 at 10:22 AM
Great poem, I really enjoyed reading this today. Very emotional as you read. Welcome to Poetry Soup and enjoy your stay. Please read/comment my poems, we have similar themes.
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