My Demon

I`m your demon     The nightmare that makes you scream     No escaping me     

Close your eyes and dream     A puff of smoke      A gust of wind     Tie me off     

Let me in     I`m your demon     Can`t hide from me     Everywhere you turn     

I`ll never let you free     Lover`s come and go     I`m here to stay     The 

endless struggle      Can`t find my way     Since the day you were born     

Flowing through your veins     In every direction     With a thousand names     

I`m your demon     The monkey on your back     Hear the music     Snap, 

Popple, and Crack     I never hear no     It`s always more and more     From 

angels of mercy     To the common whore      Your heart and soul are mine      

The world has closed it`s eyes      From the moment you said yes     Was your 

total absolute demise     I`m your demon     Till the day you die     You know the 

answer     No reason to ask the question why
Copyright © | Year Posted 2013

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Dietrich Avatar
March 26, 2023 at 9:35 AM
Hopefully NOT till the day you die, Richard. Let's hope you are doing great now. I did ketamine in a clinic trying to cure my Twilight zone nerve condition that is making life hell for me but it didn't work. It only put me into a state where I believed I did not even exist. I tried wine and marijuana when I was in Washington. Both of them make my condition feel even worse, so if drugs aren't the answer for giving me oblivion for what ails me, I guess I am simply cursed.
Dietrich Avatar
March 27, 2023 at 4:33 PM
I did ketamine in a controlled setting because it was supposed it could shock my nervous system into being normal again. The first time they gave it to me in a BIG dose, but another doctor tried it slowly. I did not really care for the feeling either time. There is nothing else out there that anyone is able to suggest I try. Gabapentin doesn't even work and that's all they can think to give me. I would have loved to try mushrooms but the way I am now, it probably would be a horrible idea. Did you know ketamine helps soldiers with PTS about 75% of the time. It's mostly used for that.
Ferry Avatar
March 26, 2023 at 3:20 PM
Loved my LSD tripping days in the 60s and 70s No hostility at all. Heh made it thru college Slowed down my intake to get rich. Amassed a fortune then came to my senses and partied my ass off for years all over the globe till it was all gone. Truly a fuc---relief..Special K you experimited with a big mistake..Eats people up..That shit is everywhere Now i still live in foreign countries Enjoying the time left..Yes i still do the ocaissional 8 ball chased down with vodka and cranberry..Why not Not dead yet Keep the faith Its not the drug Its who your with that makes it feel great or another bad trip....
Alex Avatar
March 23, 2023 at 9:28 AM
"Lover`s come and go I`m here to stay", "I`m your demon Till the day you die" - Very strong words and verses. Congratulations!
A  Avatar
July 1, 2013 at 10:02 PM
RICHARD, this is a nice winning poem in PD's contest. <3 SKAT <3
Ferry Avatar
July 15, 2013 at 11:40 PM
hello skat ....thanks for your comment, but this poem was not written to be nice...it tells about the demons of many and mine and how difficult it is to conquer them
A   Avatar
June 26, 2013 at 4:54 PM
Richard , CONGRATULATIONS~ and thank you for enjoying my contest...I had much fun in closing my contest called ... ""A week into my poem""- Take care and enjoy my blog if you like... have yourself a lovely day.... LINDA
Ferry Avatar
June 26, 2013 at 6:03 PM
Hello Linda.....You seem to continually have contests running.Obviously it gives you satisfaction to sponsor them. Hope the next one is a huge success for you....rick
Jones Avatar
February 2, 2013 at 2:54 PM
Ummmmm....we'll let's see no scary movie tonight.... very well written....
Ferry Avatar
February 2, 2013 at 3:07 PM
My nightmare, not yours. Watch anything you want. Sleep tight. Thanks for the comment. Rick
Ferry Avatar
February 2, 2013 at 2:36 PM
thanks have a good weekend yourself rick
Andresen Avatar
February 2, 2013 at 1:50 PM
Wooow.... well done Richard. - Have a nice weekend. - oxox / / Anne-Lise :)
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