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My Present State

My heart can feel it, the overwhelming surge of emotion. It grips and it tears with merciless ferocity as if it was a wild animal within my body and I can't stop it from overtaking me. A transformation of sorts, a lycan from the underworld. Born from the underbelly of my inner darkness and desolate descent into spirit death. And as I decay, slowly decay. I leave behind me when passing by as if a trail of lingering stench. As if the smell is attached to the very essence of my being and human interaction. Well maybe in my case inhuman interaction for I lost track of what mercy and belief in humanity is. My world is now carnivorous and carnal. I am a hunter now, I am always ready to go for the kill with guns that shoot emotional tranquilizers that ensure my remaining humanity is sedated, captured, and eaten. I am never full. Any hope of satisfaction or satiation is sedated. Lord have mercy…..I don't remember the last time I had mercy. I don't remember the last time I deserved it. Mercy me, let those who can run away run free. Let those who can run away, run away from me….

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Date: 2/1/2025 7:06:00 AM
True lines, well written dear poet. Congratulations on your win. Cheers!!!
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Date: 1/31/2025 1:38:00 PM
Congrats on placement Brandon, though this felt like it belongs more in the horror category. Nevertheless, it packed a punch
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Date: 1/24/2025 9:21:00 PM
Thanks for sharing this... exposing your thoughts through your unique poetic style. Welcome to Poetry Soup. I welcome you with the love of the Lord, expressed by John 3:16 of the Bible, "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." Be blessed.
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Brandon Cruz
Date: 1/24/2025 10:50:00 PM
Thank you I appreciate it. Amen. I should definitely post poetry for the glory of God as well. That poem was a spur of my emotions making me lose my way.

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