Ring of Rage

i wear this ring of rage like a noose around my neck
i tightens round my twisted thoughts until my mind's train wrecked
i wear this ring of rage and it cuts off circulation
love and light seem dark and dire
i'm headed for destruction
i wear this ring of rage and it tarnishes my spirit
i cry to God as my soul gets robbed but my prayers get lost in static
i wear this ring of rage,once new now old and tattered
like barbarians on brutal warpaths
i get beaten,bashed,and battered
i wear this ring of rage like a mark of misery
i climb to the top then i fall to the bottom
like a cycle of defeat
i wear this ring of rage now i cut it off my finger
cause it's never too late to leave this life where lonely ghosts now linger
that ring it turns to fire as i drop it to the depths
i can hear Gods angels all rejoice
i can hear the devil hiiss
i wore a ring of rage now i wear a gold peace sign
once savage and depraved now joyous and divine

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Freeman Avatar
August 10, 2010 at 7:56 PM
Congratulations Anthony with your success with your List. Agape, Moses
Loving Iii Avatar
August 9, 2010 at 3:49 PM
i too had to be delivered form the love snare. and now it seems i'm captured again suffering the same old past. that's why your poetry means so much to me. you speek for me. John H Loving III
Brown Avatar
August 9, 2010 at 7:23 AM
Congratulations Anthony on your win in Paula Swanson's contest "Ding-A-Ling". Love, Carol
Roberts Avatar
August 7, 2010 at 9:25 AM
congrats on your win with this wonderful entry
George   Avatar
August 7, 2010 at 2:07 AM
Congratulations on your BIG WIN, Anthony, Lainie
Dietrich Avatar
August 6, 2010 at 9:48 PM
Great message in this poem you wrote, anthony, Glad you got a win with it. Luv, andrea
Sweetheart Avatar
August 6, 2010 at 8:50 AM
Congrats Anthony on your winning poem in Paula's contest with this exceptional piece.. enjoy another big win and happy weekend..with luv..
Kendrick Avatar
August 5, 2010 at 3:42 AM
That deep hidden anger that one doesn't have any idea where it is coming from is a terrible thing to wear..Like the presentation of the idea..Sara
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