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Paranoid and Voided

Paranoid And Voided

If I step outside my house I’m dead!
There are monsters under my bed
I cannot sleep due to the sheep
They count on my naivety
You know how sheep can be
Cold, calculating, killers to the core   

I understand from reliable sources in my head
That I am out to get me
I try to protect me from myself
Used rope to tie my hands behind me
But the rope is really a snake
Cannot be trusted, plotted against me with contempt

There is no mistake
My toys are in a rage and lined against me
Jealous of my powers and filled with envy
Ready to attack with guns and knives
Hidden behind their backs, thirsty for my blood
A delusional pack of savages to persecute me


They chase me down the hall to kill me
Or shoot me in in the back for satisfaction
I need to go to sleep….. but about the sheep….
You understand…. It is sheep
You know how they can be
They are sheep and need no explanation

I’m not paranoid at all but have to tell you all the time
Wash and disinfect your hands before you enter
There are billions of microbial creatures that have landed
Aliens, who come from other planets with a plan
Filthy, unshaved, ugly beings from the dirty universe
Come to hurt me and to place their curse

I refuse to be party to their plan and will avoid it if I can
Hold my head to keep the noise and voices in
Keep the enemy at bay with invisibility and invincibility
Hold my breath forever to keep the germs away
To kill or avoid everything there is
That can be neutralized or voided…. This I pray

Copyright © | Year Posted 2015




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Date: 1/19/2015 10:30:00 PM
I love your paralyzing, paranoid "free" verse. I was entertained from start to finish...reminds me of an old Kinks song. Sending hazmat suit hugs, Rhonda
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Earl Schumacker
Date: 1/20/2015 3:14:00 AM
Hi Rhonda, Thank you! Glad you liked it. The Kinks are great. Have a great day. Take care. Earl
Date: 1/17/2015 10:29:00 PM
Earl, this has to be the best and only epic poem I've read today. I like how you tell it like it is. I like when paranoia has the best of me. LOL.. I love this. Love ~SKAT~
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Date: 1/18/2015 10:22:00 AM
Hi SKAT, Thank you so much. I was in a silly mood so I went a little over the edge. I'm glad you enjoyed it. Take care. Earl

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