Karen Anglesey Poet Rhyme

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 May 5, 2014 at 1:17 AM I like everything about this. Subject matter, imagery, form, delivery - everything flows smoothly in a heavy and dark manner.

Sandra Adams October 13, 2013 at 7:18 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 October 13, 2013 at 7:21 PM Hi Sandra, thank you for commenting. Always appreciated :)

Just That Archaic Poet September 8, 2013 at 10:56 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 September 10, 2013 at 6:36 AM Sometimes lines come out and then bam...they are in a poem. Thank you for the glowing review !

Marquis Mc Mills-Cooper August 14, 2013 at 6:33 AM This poem is quite alluring, very interesting, where do you come up with these??? MC Karen Anglesey August 14, 2013 at 6:43 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 August 5, 2013 at 4:59 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 August 5, 2013 at 5:15 PM Patrick... thank you very much:)

James Marshall Goff August 3, 2013 at 6:18 AM Karen.....last two lines seal-it! Nice! jimbo Karen Anglesey August 3, 2013 at 8:26 AM Thank you for taking a look...comments much appreciatef

Stephen Kilmer July 28, 2013 at 1:47 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 July 28, 2013 at 3:38 PM Thank you for expressing your perceptive observations. Very much appreciated :)

Andrea Dietrich July 12, 2013 at 7:24 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 July 28, 2013 at 3:37 PM thank you Andrea, I appreciate your perception :)

John Posey May 19, 2013 at 1:54 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 May 19, 2013 at 1:59 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 May 18, 2013 at 3:49 PM Karen, it is very intoxicating into the deepest level of poetry... I love it... Linda Karen Anglesey May 18, 2013 at 5:03 PM Sublime evening :) Karen Anglesey May 18, 2013 at 5:02 PM Linda, you are very gracious. Thank you from the deepest level of my being. Have a sublime eveing :)

Audrey Haick May 16, 2013 at 1:00 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 May 16, 2013 at 6:18 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 May 9, 2013 at 2:36 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 May 11, 2013 at 10:27 PM Thank you for the insightful review. Have an awesome week !

Terry Burns May 2, 2013 at 7:57 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 May 4, 2013 at 11:02 AM Terry, thank you for the awesome compliment. I" am now humbled. HAve an awesome day :)

Richard D Seal April 29, 2013 at 2:00 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 April 29, 2013 at 3:00 PM thank you for taking the time to review. Very much appreciated Richard D Seal April 29, 2013 at 2:01 PM and thank you for the reviews on mine, much appreciated

Heather Ober April 29, 2013 at 8:28 AM Wow! VERY interesting piece, Karen! That last verse is golden! Karen Anglesey April 29, 2013 at 9:59 AM Heather, Thank you for generous the review. I appreciate your comments! xx

Mandy Tams The Golden Girl April 29, 2013 at 7:21 AM Wow this is like some snake slithering through your mind love it xx Karen Anglesey April 29, 2013 at 9:58 AM Mandy, appreciate the visit and comments. Have a wonderful day

Painted Hunter April 29, 2013 at 6:25 AM This is excellent! And I love the title too...;) Karen Anglesey April 29, 2013 at 7:17 AM Caleb, thank you for the generous comments.

Yanny Widjanarko April 28, 2013 at 6:58 PM Wow many new words for me in here, You have your unique way to uttered your muse and inspired people Karen, love your poem :) hug, Yanny Karen Anglesey April 29, 2013 at 7:16 AM Yanny, thank you for the generous comments. You are very much appreciated

Jack Jordan April 28, 2013 at 9:14 AM It really is dark out there. I love, "midnight mural." Jack Karen Anglesey April 28, 2013 at 5:18 PM Thank you. I think this was inspired by some of the rocker groups in the 60's. I always hated seeing people struggle through drug addictions

Anne-Lise Andresen April 27, 2013 at 11:01 AM - Very skillfully written Karen - darkness can hide ..... - Have a lovely weekend. - oxox / / Anne-Lise :) Karen Anglesey April 27, 2013 at 11:31 AM Thank you for the review. I appreciate your comments very much.