Violent Dreams

A thought of violence 
With a history of pain
Thoughts like this 
Drives a man insane

Tossing and turning 
Not sleeping at all
In a nights cold sweat
It’s that burning call

That makes you want
To just let go
So everyone sees
And everyone knows 

This is what you really are 
This is what she wanted to see
The devil I am
The beast that’s in me
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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February 11, 2010 at 7:59 AM
this is a really striking poem and i love it! very effective last stanza, actually i thought the whole poem was perfect, no criticism from me i just loved it so now i will read more of your art! =) jo
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February 1, 2010 at 10:50 AM
I am so happy to have been able to read your poetry today Anthony. I haven't been able to read much poetry for a few days now. Love, Carol
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