Lust

A fallen angel 
walked one shady path 
where the demon creeps 
written from the blood of man
in the darkened chambers deep 

A dark need
that feeds the demon
Like a wolf wears a mask 
Dressed as a sheep, 
a lamb to the slaughter 
In evil her will treads 
Upon his ground 

One of the seven 
Sins of man 
fallen grace 
One time angel 
Upon the face of lust 

Crave the pain 
a snake without soul 
bites the deepest flesh 
Savoring the ache 
Deep within 

Darkened clouds 
upon my earths sky, 
raining black poison 
Thundering roars 
Opening hell 

Temptation in life's orchard 
forbidden fruit 
Now close the door 
It is here you see the face 
Twisted in all its guilt 
in the age of centuries 
Screaming nightmares
in thundering voices 

From hell I speak 
in you a black heart
torn in shreds 
the serpent deceiver 
Lust is the demon 
In you 
fallen angel
Copyright © | Year Posted 2013

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Viswan Bhatia Avatar
October 24, 2015 at 8:45 AM
lust>>a dark word; but not black; for I see black as beautiful :))) Awesome write..thanks for the marvelous poem :)
A  Avatar
June 12, 2015 at 1:27 AM
Liam, Congratulations on having your poem featured this week. SKAT love
Davis Avatar
October 20, 2013 at 12:43 PM
Liam This is a deep and powerful piece of writing. Full of heart and soul taking the reader on the journey that is in your mind. Nice job
Breidenthal Avatar
September 9, 2013 at 10:23 PM
I love the 4th and 7th line the best. But it is all quite amazing. A very thought-provoking piece. Enjoying some of your older posted pieces here. Always, Laura
Mcdaid Avatar
September 13, 2013 at 10:38 AM
THANK YOU LAURA YOUR SO SWEET DEEPLY APPRECIATED
Deschler Avatar
September 3, 2013 at 2:12 PM
Wow! A stunning piece of poetry you wrote here, Liam! I can see the similarity in this poem compared to mine. So well done!....Thanks very much for all of your sweet comments on my work! Sorry that I couldn't reply yesterday....By the way, I have added you to my favorite poets list!
Hamilton Avatar
August 8, 2013 at 12:40 PM
very powerful poem Liam keep writing Shadow x smiles
Mcdaid Avatar
August 16, 2013 at 3:23 PM
thank you ever so much linda deeply appreciated
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