Terror

Eternal sleep does not now assuage me, mistress,
I dine on your living flesh, 
With no thought of saving, storing, salvaging
The little evils you possess

I dare you to try to live after I pronounce you dead! 
Terror, my swelling darling, has just begun
Devour me, or let me devour you
With no mercy I will chomp

You allowed me upon your lap once more
To take advantage of your vulnerable kindness
To slurp the tears of your helplessness,
With an ever opened eye

You no longer gasp with surprise at my presence,
And this challenges me,
For now I rise, sevenfold in hatred, 
Daring your perfect fire to smolder my pride

I will provoke you, 
Move you, mark you
I will bring you down to ruin
I will seed your need, your greed to die,
Whilst I live on your final gasps of horror! 
Losing control, smiling on your rendered soul, 
I desire you warm when your heart stops
For after you are gone,
And your blood goes still and cold,
The weeping of the multitudes will hold me in ecstasy
The strong crowd of dark, heavy hearts will thump on
And for whom? –YOU!
So that I may taste you living again and again and again, 
In their new folds of despair

You see, writhing lover of splendor,
So quick to end it all… 
I have no excuse to die in relief as you so think you are heading
Mortal fool, fear not NOW, 
For later your spirit shall retch in the aftermath of your cowardice!
Arise my slave! 
Oh I dare you, become my master
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015


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Date: 12/4/2015 6:58:00 AM
Nice dark words, and images. I like the way you grind 'em down, just to make 'em rise again.
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Laura Breidenthal
Date: 12/4/2015 11:54:00 AM
I love this comment Scott. Thanks!!! :) ~Laura
Date: 11/29/2015 3:01:00 PM
This is truly epic! I feel the power! I enjoyed reading it again.
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Laura Breidenthal
Date: 11/29/2015 6:05:00 PM
Aw, thanks Richard, for coming back!! It's very much appreciated. ~Laura
Date: 11/27/2015 6:08:00 PM
Immersion so dark...beautiful, agonized lines, good work, Laura!
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Laura Breidenthal
Date: 11/29/2015 6:04:00 PM
Many thanks! ~Laura
Date: 11/24/2015 7:07:00 PM
This poem fascinates me the more I study it, speak it, and surround myself in it my Gothic Princess. It conjures the fiery competition between two awesome egos, unafraid to claim love over the other...and then there is the voice of a heart's storm, it's jealous, aggressive, possessive darkness contrasting with the sunny sky of it's freedom, love and positive creativity. Your poetry puts my mind, and heart into these explorations Laura...J.A.B.
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Laura Breidenthal
Date: 11/25/2015 2:01:00 PM
I love that you study my work so thoroughly, Justin. It means so much to me that you take the time to do so. I must admit, I am always going back to your work, immersing my heart and mind in your beautiful language and original style. Your work brings me great joy... I'm glad you noticed all of the contrast that this poem illustrates with the different personalities. Have a lovely Thanksgiving.. I am so thankful for you in my life!! Love always, Laura
Date: 11/20/2015 9:06:00 PM
Terror! Simply terror. You make me tremble with your words. I would offer myself to you. But I wouldn't want to offend. Brutal AND tantalizing. Bravo !Kilmer!
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Laura Breidenthal
Date: 11/21/2015 1:03:00 AM
Yes, tremble, and live...~Laura
Date: 11/20/2015 4:20:00 PM
sharp imagery marks this piece with such force and power,laura... you nailed it!..huggs
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Laura Breidenthal
Date: 11/20/2015 4:41:00 PM
Bold and daring language to counter the fear! Thanks Nette, glad you could stop by :) ~Laura
Date: 11/20/2015 12:45:00 PM
that sounds like the great deceiver....who influences death of self, don't be a griever....because if you let him guide your path....you deserve everything that will come with His Wrath....very profound and thought provoking laura....;)
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Laura Breidenthal
Date: 11/20/2015 3:46:00 PM
love the comment, Eric! And thanks for stopping by to read this one :)~Laura
Date: 11/19/2015 10:00:00 AM
This is beyond exceptional Laura, great use of imagery and personification. 7 and it would be higher if I could so choose.
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Laura Breidenthal
Date: 11/19/2015 5:09:00 PM
Hey (: Thank you for such high praise, and I'm really glad you got to read it! It's one of those poems where I wonder, is this pure evil, or is there some underlying good that passes within these lines? There's got to be good, coming out from the bad. It makes sense. Thanks again for taking the time to read. ~Laura
Date: 11/19/2015 2:24:00 AM
Plus, can it get any worse than this? So, when chaos reigns and the evil ones try to exert their bad karma, I shall rise to the challenge and just do the best I can to remedy the situation (in part due to the inspiration of your poetry). No point getting upset at all. The bad stuff would like to lord over us. But it is so obviously bad, if we call it out on the carpet, I think I can beat it. I must praise you over and over! So praises to you, and good vibes too. Words matter.
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Laura Breidenthal
Date: 11/19/2015 5:03:00 PM
Terror, in this setting, is admirably pushy to the one wishing to end it all. He wants us alive for his own greedy purposes. He is definitely linked to evil in this piece, however, his pushiness for his mistress to live on so that he may be mastered is a great boost of good (this he is unaware of). We either take it or leave it. We choose to live or die; good or evil.. And you're right, they are super wretched words coming from Terror, but perhaps they will provoke strength in the reader to live on, and not give up! Perhaps it will anger those that have weakened from their struggles to get back up and live. Your praises feel great. I hope you have a pleasant rest of the week, sweet poet!~Laura
Date: 11/19/2015 2:19:00 AM
Hi Laura, you are one of a kind! I couldn't sleep so I came here for a calming moment. Hey you kinda described my work situation precisely here. I think that you are the master over terror. No matter what life sends, you are at ease and will prevail. Your lines, as wretched as they are, have a certain level of familiarity and comfort with the bad machinations. So, since I have been in one of these bad situations, I shall think of this and your creations, and I think it makes me feel better.
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Laura Breidenthal
Date: 11/19/2015 4:55:00 PM
You are never afraid to speak your mind when you read something that resonates with you, and that is something I really admire about you. You also have a great skill of reading between the lines, and coming up with very interesting conclusions, that both fit with the theme of the work, and have your own unique perspective all at the same time. It enhances the poem to receive your comments, making you one of a kind. Thank you so much! ~Laura
Date: 11/19/2015 12:21:00 AM
Are you writing about your cat? Sorry that's what came to my mind. :o) Like the new pic, finely a face to these wondrous words.
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Laura Breidenthal
Date: 11/19/2015 1:48:00 AM
Hey Dan (: It's been a while my friend! Well, this poem, is not about my cat.. >> Er... it's Terror personified, if that makes sense. Terror's mistress is being challenged. : )~Laura
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