Tormented

In a voice filled with contempt
Engulfed with malice and dread,
Seducing the soul
To a mad stream of corruption

Reaping fear and loneliness
Casting anguish and sorrow,
Oh what a seductress you were
But oh what a fool was I

Helplessly falling for the lies
Turned to torment and pain,
Too late to regain
What had once been sane

Hardened and frozen 
Through time and place,
To fall all over again
With no return to my old face
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Chappell Avatar
October 17, 2010 at 8:43 AM
wow this is a very powerful peace here i see it so clear thank you duncan
Brown Avatar
February 8, 2010 at 12:11 PM
I am so happy your poetry was amongst the poetry I am reading today Savannah. May you have a wonderful week filled with inspiration. Love, Carol
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