The Poets Peril

sometimes love is
a world misspelled
a cold that burns
a pain that yells
a gulp of whiskey
instead of water
besides an angel
the devils daughter
a cure that makes 
things worse
a blessing that turns 
into a curse
where cheeters get
the first place prize
and all promises
a pack of lies

how disappointing when 
the replacements are worse
a smoldering flame
who's smoke just hurts
accompanied by the
lonliness of no divine help
principalities judgment
for misplaced trust
a reality of the power of lust
the days and nights
after loves betrayal
the wicked thoughts
that vengence mails
the shattered self
on the floor
that given one chance
would ask for more
and time is thought
and thought is time
and words are made of 
sounds that whine
days and days
how terrible is time
holding to the string
called life
and tears they cry
that endless drip
sometimes in mass
and sometimes they just 
dew the eyes
a lesson about the difference
between learning and revelation
how angels felt
when they were 
kicked out of heaven

Copyright © | Year Posted 2013



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Date: 7/5/2022 10:44:00 PM
Great work
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Date: 6/13/2022 1:54:00 PM
Quite an intricate outpouring, of thought and Life analysis, to my observation, limited though It be..' I trust all is well with you.' So good to Receive you comment, a while ago all the best.'
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Date: 12/24/2013 12:48:00 AM
wow.... wow... To be this, deep, and rides with sad difference... TS, May magic fill your days and all your dreams come true this holiday season. MERRY CHRISTAMS <3 Love Linda -The Sweetest Poet Destroyer
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Date: 12/16/2013 5:55:00 PM
Great expression here. Really enjoyed reading this poem. Always, Laura
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Date: 12/13/2013 8:49:00 PM
I'd be happy, if I could post something like this. Nice sets of comparatives.
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Date: 12/13/2013 4:46:00 PM
Great Flow! Fantastic write!! Chuck
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Date: 12/12/2013 5:25:00 PM
Emotive and expressive work that you have penned..Enjoyed reading this today..Thanks for the visit to my work..Your comments were encouraging..Sara
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Date: 12/11/2013 2:04:00 PM
Well Now, we have a very interesting Poet !!! a 7.
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