The Transformation

even if a man say's his prayers
every single night
still theres nothing that can stop
the coming fright
the constant building
from day to night

it stays with you, always there
somewhere inside you
you know not where
a hunger that ravages!
morals and cares
it catches it's victim
no matter where

evening comes
it's time for the change
from man into werewolf
that cannot be chained

unleashed not unto the world
but into his own little cage
locking the world out
keeping visitors at bay

he wakes up sober
the feeling has passed
he says to himself 
this must not last

yet every morning brings new hope
and plans of; not today, not today
but his body has it's own plans
and always, always gets it's way


(About me? Told you I was diviously smart.)
Copyright © | Year Posted 2008

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Bickerstaffe Avatar
December 9, 2008 at 8:11 AM
Great title! Marvelous rhyming and cadence, and vivid imagery... well done my friend! Best wishes, Keith (...deviously smart? I'd say so!)
George   Avatar
December 7, 2008 at 2:32 AM
We are very complex - like diamonds with many facets - and usually a flaw or two. As humans we are not perfect. That is what makes us so very interesting. Loved this poem. Lainie
Jordan Avatar
December 5, 2008 at 11:36 PM
John this is an excellent poem - I just loved it - Very well said my man - God Bless, MJ
Watts Avatar
December 5, 2008 at 6:02 PM
this is a very nice poem, John, and thank you so much for praying for justin. everyone appreicates it. ~Love Sammy~
Richards Avatar
December 5, 2008 at 5:44 PM
Don't know if this has real meaning for you, or just a fictional account...but the darkness of the poem, captivates the reader. Well done, John. ~ Carrie
Ginn Avatar
December 5, 2008 at 5:10 PM
You know this could be a multitude of situations so many times things hoped for become unfounded dreams gone by. Very nice John. In Christ, Laurie
Payne Avatar
December 5, 2008 at 4:59 PM
awesome write, dark and lovely. Great job! Blessings, ~Michaela~
Rhinem Avatar
December 5, 2008 at 4:15 PM
"Wonder Write Dear John Loving III!"~Very much truth inside of these reflective and soulful words here Brother! (Romans Chapter 7)~But, it is not a hopeless, nor unattainable or winable battle!? It just depends, upon where ones eyes are mostly cast!? Yet, even then, the flesh does, have its moments---But as Paul said, "I thank God for Jesus Christ!"~"Have A Beautiful Day Brother, Love Always, The Other John!"~"Heart-Felt Write, Nice~Bye:)
Torres Avatar
December 5, 2008 at 4:14 PM
John great thought and imagination I hope all is well. Michael
Fawcett Avatar
December 5, 2008 at 3:35 PM
Great write John. As a guy living on his own, there is much I can relate to here. Love, Nigel
Winter Avatar
December 5, 2008 at 2:59 PM
Well, we all have a dark side I guess. Of course not quite sure what exactly this refers to, but I must say it is intriguing. If it is something about yourself that you don't like and want to change, then good luck, as it seems like it might be tough. If this is not based on reality, but more imagination, you really got my own going. Quite an interesting write. Thank you for such a beautiful comment. Very much appreciated. Warmest wishes and happy holidays. Love, Shar
Burton Avatar
December 5, 2008 at 2:55 PM
lol, that too, but i meant the sevens in the verses, and the fact when i wrote it i was in new york which is also seven letters. ill leave you alone about it, but there are sevens in the world also right now.
Burton Avatar
December 5, 2008 at 2:11 PM
Do you think i would write something on the bible on my own words wuth out making sure it was true, got into alot of trouble with this poem, people were like what are you saying and thats before i even gotten to the fact that babylon has alot of sevens this story is after the opening of six seals, could babylon be theseventh seal? look how many sevens throughout the chapters i recorded for proof. even the city has seven letters, there are other sevens seven seas. etc, my opinion
Burton Avatar
December 5, 2008 at 1:41 PM
great poem with a twist of reality, great poem and thank for sharing it.
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