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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.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2011




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Date: 3/20/2013 8:50:00 PM
I'm wondering if you are fine.... miss you here... LINDA
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Date: 1/5/2011 4:34:00 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
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Date: 1/5/2011 10:08:00 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
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Date: 1/3/2011 12:53:00 PM
Very introspective thoughts of you have penned of your ID. Daniel. Nice twist at the end
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Date: 1/3/2011 11:23:00 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
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Date: 1/3/2011 10:55:00 AM
Nice Prose Poetry... very enjoyed your place...
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Date: 1/3/2011 10:47:00 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
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