Darrell Rose Poet Rhyme

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I ask your forgiveness for the content of the following piece. I wrote it seven years ago and I have restrained from posting it due to the anger with which it was written. In choosing words which define the piece I looked for and did not find "Wrath" or "Defiance" which would well apply. In spite of the content I often refer to this work as one of my favorite pieces. 

Hounds Of Hell

"When the demons of hell send out their call - 
do they mention you by name ?     
  
Are you fearful in their presence -
or do you love to play their game ?
  
Do they come because they haunt you - 
or because you invite them in ?
 
Are you the end result of hell- 
or from where it all begins ?

I hate this world for all its lies and the twisted tales of truth

I despise the rules and all the lies I was preached to in my youth. 

People push all of my buttons and act surprised when I get mad

They have no idea the rage and the hatred that I’ve had

For all of those bastards who impose their foolish rules 

And for all of their followers who listen to these fools 

Who are they to tell me right -
or demand some dues to pay 

F*** them and their dumb ass games
cause I’m not gonna play . 

I’ve been knocked down,  pushed around 
and had my share of strife

But you’ll never see me on my knees
as I walk this path of life

I’ll stand up tall and bare the load 
of all that I must face

I’ll suffer through this wretched world 
with honor, poise and grace 

Don’t waste your breath informing me 
Of how your rules apply

You can ram those up your puckered hole
that never sees the sky

So hold onto your asses now
and expect no sympathy

You’ve shown me no kindness 
so expect the same from me"

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Deb M March 9, 2024 at 2:46 AM Hi Darrell….l feel the obvious anger but l must admit the third last stanza made me laugh out loud!! I enjoyed this poem a lot and theres no need to ask anyone for forgiveness at all! Anger is something we all experience Debx Darrell Rose March 9, 2024 at 12:40 PM Hello !!! Thank you so very much for kind words and encouragement! You are always so generous with your positive input. I never want to present anything that is offensive and this piece certainly plays close to that borderline..... yet , as I stated this is one of my favorite poems. Have a wonderful day !!!