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Monsters

Never look in a stranger's eyes, for evil, there may dwell. Never stare into the dark, or pull away the veil. Never walk alone among the stones, for the dead may not be resting. Never tell your secrets among the wolves, for your virtue may be tested. One never knows what evil lurks, behind the velvet curtain. One never knows what pain awaits where the dream and hell unite. No-one knows what monsters hide, in the closets of the mind. No-one knows what fate will bring, once we cross the line. Never trust a stranger's smile, or the secrets hidden there. Never let yourself be fooled, into thinking someone cares. The words you spoke by candlelight, invoke the darkest fiends. What once you took as prayer, awakened the obscene. The monsters are among us, preying on the weak. Their words may ring of beauty, but death is what they seek. The monsters are within us, fed by our dark desire. Our mortal souls are kindling, that lights an eternal fire.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2016




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Date: 5/29/2016 1:18:00 AM
That's the way to go! Congrats on your first entry and welcome to Poetry Soup, James. :)
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Mordred Sillence
Date: 5/29/2016 9:33:00 PM
Thank you so very much!
Date: 5/23/2016 12:45:00 AM
James L,, Welcome to Poetry soup, I hope you enjoy the community. Here, you will find friendly poets who enjoy supporting one another. I myself, enjoy reading and commenting those who want to be read. The only time I give constructive criticism is when a poet desires it. However, if for some reason the poem is not my field I will guide you to someone who is more qualified than I. Stop by and read one of my poems if you like. My poems are not perfect, but I have a feeling you might like one. I encourage you to check out the contest page and read to receive comments. Tell me a little about your poetic skills if you like. It will be my pleasure to follow and read every poem you post from here on :) We are Lucky To Have you. Your New Poet Friend @-> LINDA <-@
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Mordred Sillence
Date: 5/23/2016 1:07:00 AM
Thank you very much for the welcome message. I will be very productive, as poetry helps me sort my demons into manageable entities. I welcome any and all comments, as it helps me to learn and develop what has been a lifetime passion. I will definitely be reading all of your work soon. Thanks again, James
Date: 5/22/2016 11:58:00 PM
James, Welcome to Poetry Soup. It will be a delight to read and become familiar with your poems in the future. As for now, I will greet you with the same smile others passed when I first joined the soup. Wishing you and your poetry the best. I hope you get to meet all the nice poets around here STARTING with me- SKAT :) Drop a hello and tell me a little about yourself if you wish. I would like to be your newest poetry soup "FRIEND" Hugs* SKAT
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Mordred Sillence
Date: 5/23/2016 12:41:00 AM
Thank you so much for your warm welcome! My poems are born of a lifetime of adversity and misfortune, as well as the odd blessings here and there. I am a musician of many years, and also a digital artist. My band is currently recording in Texas, and will be releasing new music soon. I hope to get to know many of my peers, and learn many valuable lessons while a part of this community. My writing tends to follow my emotional stream, and strays away from the classic writing rules. Thanks and Cheers, James

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