Skat A Poet Dramatic Monologue

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I Got a Letter From the Devil

(Hello, my sweet friend!)

Speaks in unknown tongues 
Nevertheless it will consume
Ask for food, 
A sweet drink 
The hunger and thirst are real
It's pitchfork aims at my free will 
Seeking and freaking through my pages 
It's been ages since the impression was gone 
Sloppy wording crawl under my hide 
Notification triggers my finger and thumb 
Bang! The evil one exists
With a second-hand letter 
It believes, it should never be forgotten

Numb as Novocaine can be 
I watch and interpret the riddles in every line 
Living and breathing art, 
I'm echoing the same nightmare 
How dare, the devil seeks to be fed! 
Screaming and remembering 
--the demons that linger in its head 
Too much to read, 
I have major troubles with your disease 
Lunacy of the universe 
Open Obituary, you are a curse
Like a transparent note from a fatal fax machine 
It's a calling, unbearable to describe 
Take from me, after I am deceased 
Like fire, it burns, cancer in every star 

Lies to 
Greets to 

My eye twitch 
My soul hurts 

I'm not feeling well 
Take care, 
Leave me the HEll alone


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Richard Lamoureux July 16, 2019 at 12:07 PM I enjoyed reading this one again. I hope all is well with you and those you love. ;0)

Jai Bankson November 27, 2018 at 8:49 PM Jesus....You never not impresse..ThankYou for getting my pen back to page stranger!!!

M. L. Kiser August 30, 2018 at 1:35 PM Well penned piece; eerie but, it has some great imagery here, as well. I especially love these lines: "I'm echoing the same nightmare How dare, the devil seeks to be fed! Screaming and remembering --the demons that linger in its head Too much to read, "

Keith Baucum December 14, 2016 at 10:58 AM Very well written

Freddie Robinson Jr. October 7, 2016 at 3:12 AM A very intriguing poem, Skat. The devil is a formidable adversary ... trash the letter. Very emotive and passionate. Love your work. Much love to you.

Michael Nibert September 30, 2016 at 11:43 AM I'm imperfect in my critique and lean in the negative. I've surveyed your list and am overwhelmed by the many you've composed, impressive! I'm sure like most any aspiring scribes, suggestive comment can be made on every verse or line, to add too or detract from. I would suggest further addendum, for instance; 2nd line, it will consume, add description like; the dry parched earth in a torrential cloudburst. Not to be too overwhelmingly descriptive but just here and there. Good piece, like it!

Khomotso Sereo August 17, 2016 at 1:17 AM Great piece... perfectly finished.

Andrew J Howard August 15, 2016 at 4:13 PM Dark and Romantic... Well Done..

Jai Bankson July 27, 2016 at 6:40 AM I never put a return address on that so....You rock!!!Be dangerous,no seat belts,Natas or Jai

Dineen Williams Gault July 16, 2016 at 7:56 AM Such an intricately written piece, as you explain the layers of entrenchment. Not always easy for me to write with such intensity, but I think it's second nature for you. Any who...quite well written!

Don Johnson July 8, 2016 at 7:45 PM You bring a smile to this old dial, Well done babe ....Don

Pace Ink-U-Script July 5, 2016 at 12:12 AM I really enjoyed reading this one aloud. Love the rhythm and vibe to it.

Hotpink Angellover May 26, 2016 at 10:37 AM Nice one Skat A. This is a fav for me so far..

Keandra Bogan March 26, 2016 at 2:06 PM I like the way you word your poem as you are speaking about and of the Devil. Nice poem!!!

Richard Lamoureux March 13, 2016 at 10:27 AM Powerful writing SKAT!

Funom Makama January 23, 2016 at 11:54 AM Wisdom and arts hug as twins in between your lines. A wonderful 7

Theresa Rodewald January 19, 2016 at 7:59 AM I have read several of your poems now and they are all well written and powerful. Nice work

Vladislav Raven January 6, 2016 at 10:41 AM Sorry Skat, i forgot to say, a definite seven and a fave for this write. Forget my head if it wasn't bolted on.

Vladislav Raven January 6, 2016 at 10:39 AM As always Skat, something different from your pen and once more it is excellent. Your images are so real they stay within the mind.Your work always has that Skat touch as i call it. Something that is akin to you alone. Indeed it is a pleasure and honour to read your poetry. There is always something different to find. Keep singing Skat, i shall keep listening....Vladislav.

Jesse Kaler January 3, 2016 at 11:30 AM wow, simply put, it is an incredible read, wonderful flow. i love it Always Watching Always Listening JK

Robyn Campbell December 28, 2015 at 10:57 AM Skat, fabulous poem. Dark but real in so many ways. You are a talented writer/poet. I am learning from every poem I read of yours.

Matt Mcqueeney December 26, 2015 at 4:29 PM I can visualize it through your words

Nigel Fawcett December 6, 2015 at 3:46 AM A privilege to read this and all your outstanding poetry. Thank you. Matt Mcqueeney December 26, 2015 at 4:32 PM I can really visualize it, very good. Yes, to me it's crazy to think that what is real is only that which is tangible. I think that's one of the reasons I'm now divorced after 13 years. She couldn't handle some of the things I saw and spoke of...oh well..nice write

William Curlee December 1, 2015 at 3:51 PM WASSUP!! Its Will. you commented on drops of evil. thanks for the feedback. I LOVE THIS POEM. Dark but real. I just picked out a title that sounded cooool. recomend me one to read. DEUCES

Janice Canerdy November 7, 2015 at 9:22 PM SKAT, congratulations on your win with this devilish" poem! Janice

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