(The More Better) Scream

By Demosthenes

i deleted this because it was screwing with my account. then i found out it was something else screwing with my account. i fixed the thing, and here i am, re-posting Scream. the last word is meant to be yelled... well, screamed, given the context.
-For Emmie, and no one else.-

I saw you stabbed in the back
Saw your blood stain the earth below you
Just deep enough that you stayed awake
And the blade twisted in your flesh
And pushed you to the ground
And you didn't scream

I saw you forced to your knees
Saw everything you loved burn
Just far enough that you couldn't stop it
And the flames lashed and teased
And tortured before killing
And you didn't scream

I saw your heart shatter
Saw the one person you trusted betray you
Just break enough that you could never hope to forget
And the blade and the fire joined forces
And burned and cut you for a hundred lifetimes
And you didn't scream

I saw everyone turn their backs to you,
Saw your whole world collapse from the core.
Saw the fear leak into your soul
And still, you didn't scream

Is it because you're too afraid?
Or is it just too fucking strong for you?
Whatever it is, I hope you make it pay.
And claw out its eyes.
SCREAM!

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Copyright 2003 Demosthenes
Published on Thursday, July 3, 2003.     Filed under: "Poetry"
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  • Im_going_to_cry_now On Monday, November 29, 2004, Im_going_to_cry_now (24)By person wrote:

    damn OW!!!! I bet that hurts!

  • A former member wrote: This is good.

  • A former member wrote: I definitely think this is my favorite.

  • SilentStalker On Thursday, December 11, 2003, SilentStalker (1067)By person wrote:

    ...what's the word I'm looking for...riveting...you can put the reader on the edge of their seat in anticipation...nicely done... -Darun Scholar

  • OLd SouL On Thursday, September 4, 2003, OLd SouL (734)By person wrote:

    holy crap, fantastic write. Different from what I read of yours so far. I like that.

  • Elf On Sunday, July 6, 2003, Elf (47)By person wrote:

    you're brilliant.

  • A former member wrote: wwhhooaa, thats damn pretty good!!!

  • manywalks On Thursday, July 3, 2003, manywalks (750)By person wrote:

    Glad you reposted this, well worth the read. ~ mw

  • Trichotillomaniac On Sunday, September 7, 2003, Trichotillomaniac (42)By person wrote:

    That was great, I enjoyed it :)

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