The Demon Inside

Why do you fuel the fires of my troubled mind?
Why do you taunt those I love with vile words?
Is there no compassion behind your mask of hate?
Is there no warmth inside your heart of stone?
Leave me! 
I know not what I’ve become.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015

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February 6, 2016 at 9:09 AM
you are welcome. LIDNA
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February 5, 2016 at 2:07 PM
wow, that is deep
Rose Avatar
February 5, 2016 at 9:20 PM
Thank you
A  Avatar
September 9, 2015 at 3:15 PM
JASMINE, thank you for sharing. A pleasure to read... SKAT
Rose Avatar
January 15, 2016 at 8:36 AM
Thank you!
Andresen Avatar
April 22, 2015 at 3:33 AM
- A powerful poem, well written Jasmine ! - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Rose Avatar
April 22, 2015 at 3:44 AM
Thank you!
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