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The Lure of Society's Ills

A creature lurks with a formidable eye
using bright color as a disguise
the sting of the fire breathing mastadon
seals the fate of a life gone wrong

Demonic pleasures to be obtained
through taboo-stricken means
and the real scheme being
there's such pleasure to be gained

Larger doses surrender you faster
numb and quell, but quickley to pass
spinning the charms of cursed masters
who seldom watch the hourglass

The excitement woos, enticing your will
now duped, you believe the feeling is real
black widows with venom bring darkness near
into the solemn night, no soft voices here

Intoxication weave's it's heavy glow
as you slither away with no one in tow
going...going...a long way to go,
trapped in time's disturbing woe
under the midnight mural


Karen anglesey 12/22/02

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Jake Ponce

Date: 5/5/2014 1:17:00 AM

I like everything about this. Subject matter, imagery, form, delivery - everything flows smoothly in a heavy and dark manner.

Sandra Adams

Date: 10/13/2013 7:18:00 PM

I have seen some fall into the hands of addiction and their eyes become blind to their actions...this is a well penned powerful piece...your lines are very intense...great write :)

Karen Anglesey
Date: 10/13/2013 7:21:00 PM

Hi Sandra, thank you for commenting. Always appreciated :)

Just That Archaic Poet

Date: 9/8/2013 10:56:00 AM

"trapped in time's disturbing woe"-- Are you kidding me; are you serious? MAN, OH, MAN I wish I had penned that line! It's sickeningly good. The last stanza was suuuuuuu-perb! No, my dear; YOU are the brilliant one. For the love of God and sake of Pete: POST MORE! I need more, Karen!!!!

Karen Anglesey
Date: 9/10/2013 6:36:00 AM

Sometimes lines come out and then bam...they are in a poem. Thank you for the glowing review !

Marquis Mc Mills-Cooper

Date: 8/14/2013 6:33:00 AM

This poem is quite alluring, very interesting, where do you come up with these??? MC

Karen Anglesey
Date: 8/14/2013 6:43:00 AM

MC, thank you for enjoying my poetry. I have written down thoughts (off and on) in a journal for several years. Sometimes they just write themselves into a poem. Thank you for your kind comments :)

Patrick Farley Iv

Date: 8/5/2013 4:59:00 PM

Larger doses do surrender you faster! It's a shame we all have a yearning to be numbed, and many numb it with addiction. Awesome poem, I enjoyed it! - Patrick Farley IV

Karen Anglesey
Date: 8/5/2013 5:15:00 PM

Patrick... thank you very much:)

James Marshall Goff

Date: 8/3/2013 6:18:00 AM

Karen.....last two lines seal-it! Nice! jimbo

Karen Anglesey
Date: 8/3/2013 8:26:00 AM

Thank you for taking a look...comments much appreciatef

Stephen Kilmer

Date: 7/28/2013 1:47:00 PM

What can I say that hasn't already been said. Brilliant. Looking through life through the bottom of a glass makes for a myopic view of life. Nice work as usual! Kilmer

Karen Anglesey
Date: 7/28/2013 3:38:00 PM

Thank you for expressing your perceptive observations. Very much appreciated :)

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 7/12/2013 7:24:00 PM

gosh, there is one bad habit that came to my mind reading this one. But is it also discussing some other things? I can think of a few other ills of society when I read this. Great imagery!

Karen Anglesey
Date: 7/28/2013 3:37:00 PM

thank you Andrea, I appreciate your perception :)

John Posey

Date: 5/19/2013 1:54:00 AM

Karen, this is a Cryptic Classic. One cannot but help understand the pure hell some go through in their addiction.. Your pen uses bitter ink so beautifully.... Love ya..... Jake

Karen Anglesey
Date: 5/19/2013 1:59:00 AM

Jake. thank you for your remarkable thoughts. I am grateful for your astute observation. Have a splendid evening..or very early morning. hugs :)

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 5/18/2013 3:49:00 PM

Karen, it is very intoxicating into the deepest level of poetry... I love it... Linda

Karen Anglesey
Date: 5/18/2013 5:03:00 PM

Sublime evening :)

Karen Anglesey
Date: 5/18/2013 5:02:00 PM

Linda, you are very gracious. Thank you from the deepest level of my being. Have a sublime eveing :)

Audrey Haick

Date: 5/16/2013 1:00:00 PM

A ttrue Poet, is who you are Karen! This speaks to that and I am honored to read your work. I've read only three of your poems and I'm amazed. Will definitely be adding this to my favs.! Have a great weekend! Love, Annalise

Karen Anglesey
Date: 5/16/2013 6:18:00 PM

Annalise, I am deeply honored that your remarks are so generous. Thank you so much for the appreciation. Have a beautiful evening:)

Justin Bordner

Date: 5/9/2013 2:36:00 PM

I love the gothic mysticism in this composition Karen - we lose ourselves through pleasure, and find ourselves in pain - reminds me of entrapment via unsolicited reincarnation - neat ritual element - J.A.B. %

Karen Anglesey
Date: 5/11/2013 10:27:00 PM

Thank you for the insightful review. Have an awesome week !

Terry Burns

Date: 5/2/2013 7:57:00 PM

Wow, you are a true master and I am humbled. I will have to give this one a fav. Thank you for your comments on The Battle of Valleymore.

Karen Anglesey
Date: 5/4/2013 11:02:00 AM

Terry, thank you for the awesome compliment. I" am now humbled. HAve an awesome day :)

Richard D Seal

Date: 4/29/2013 2:00:00 PM

Well, I've read his three times and still don't get why it's so good, maybe that's because it's an absolute stunner lol. You're a very talented lady Karen. I steered well clear of this scene, though I know some that did not and the damage it can do. I will return for more. Take care, Richard.

Karen Anglesey
Date: 4/29/2013 3:00:00 PM

thank you for taking the time to review. Very much appreciated

Richard D Seal
Date: 4/29/2013 2:01:00 PM

and thank you for the reviews on mine, much appreciated