Daniel Cwiak Poet Prose Poetry

Id

I have a secret place to go whenever I feel the need.  It is a place that is visceral,
dark, and so unforgiving that the joy of being there sometimes makes me want  to stay
longer than a moment.  There, I am like a beast uncaged, running free, and devouring all
that I see.  When the beast runs, there is no stopping it.  There is no leash or muzzle to
keep it at bay.  There is no place that it  cannot go, and its desire for retribution is
like an insatiable hunger in its belly.  The beast there is ever hungry.  "Where is this
place?" you may wonder.  I always try to remember to take the key with me.  For it is the
barren, lonely, and impassable door you cannot reach...it is the Id within me.

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Poet Destroyer A March 20, 2013 at 8:50 PM I'm wondering if you are fine.... miss you here... LINDA

Andrea Dietrich January 5, 2011 at 4:34 PM ooh, great write on the id. Long time since I studied psychology! Funny response you gave me to the bribing comment. hahaha. judge the judge. That PD is a hoot! Luv, Andrea

Carolyn Devonshire January 5, 2011 at 10:08 AM The darkness we hold inside ourselves can be the most frightening place to visit. Keep that key handy so you can step out of yourself, your "ID," when you need to feel happiness again. I hope 2011 will be a wonderful year for you, my friend. Love, Carolyn

Dr.Ram Mehta January 3, 2011 at 12:53 PM Very introspective thoughts of you have penned of your ID. Daniel. Nice twist at the end

Audrey Haick January 3, 2011 at 11:23 AM Hi Dan, I'm not too familiar with Prose Poetry and not so much with "dark" poetry but this seems to be good. Very creative too. Wishing you the best for Catie's contest. Happy New Year to you and yours! Love, Audrey

Michael J. Falotico January 3, 2011 at 10:55 AM Nice Prose Poetry... very enjoyed your place...

Carol Sunshine Brown January 3, 2011 at 10:47 AM What a way to start out my New Year reading such exceptional poetry. Thank you for starting the new year out with us sharing your wonderful poetry Dan. Love, Carol