Deep within the labyrinth of my bones
there lives a sordid being,
he gazes from my eyes
and whispers twisted lies
to taint the things I’m seeing.
To cut him from my flesh
is an impossibility,
like holding back a flood
or cleansing one’s own blood,
he’s my reality.
A dance within my lungs
to the beat of my own heart,
I feel his icy grip
it crackles like a whip;
stings like a poison dart.
If I granted him his wish
I would surely be undone,
but only I can see
how he slowly tortures me
in battles yet un-won.
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Errr.. Spooky and eerie, I shivered! But I always like the darker things! A great one.
Take care, best wishes 😄
Probably the best reaction I could hope for from this one. Thanks for reading 🙂
🙂
Gave me goosebumps!
Poignant stuff!
Thank you very much!
That’s one of the most beautiful renditions of the internal battle I’ve ever read. It blew me away. It’s so emotionally dark it’s heart breaking. Yet, despite the torture, there is determination – an underlying strength. That’s my interpretation at least. Beautiful work, Callum 😀
Your interpretation was exactly the one I hoped for. After all, those battles are “yet un-won” and though we all lose some of them along the way, we can still win the war 🙂
Thank you for engaging so wonderfully, Mel 🙂
Absolutely we can 😀 And your words make it so easy to engage. They’re inspiring, and uplifting, even when there is a dark edge to the beauty in them.
That’s wonderful to hear, thank you 🙂
I got shivers reading this.
I’m flattered – thank you!
It’s the truth. By the way, I tried something different on my blog today. I wrote a bit of a story, for Devil Week. Be warned, it’s very sexual.
I saw it – nicely done, by the way 😉 I love the fun, eclectic mix you’ve had on your blog recently 🙂
Thanks for that Callum, it’s really reassuring.
My pleasure! Keep doing what you’re doing 🙂
What a captivating tone. You made me want to peer into the darkness.
Thank you! That’s great to hear 🙂
Wow- chills. Gripping piece. You understand the depth and you are able to write so gracefully about it- just flows and it’s so good!
That’s so kind. Thank you!