Kill Your Darlings

By Sean Mc Shane


When you read my words
                   that form the tales I tell
can you feel the background
                   of a smoldering Hell ?
That takes over the Golden idea
                   rewritten thru death dreams
tragic lovers and an open road
                   secret ends with unheard screams

Then reality cracks the fragile phantasy's shell
                   the dark seeps in between each chapter
the pen is attracted to this poison
                   as it begins to silence the laughter
making love until midnight past
                   now an empty act of masterbation
skip ahead to the deeper pages
                    enter the darker chambers of my creation

the characters begin to break down
                    heading in seperate directions toward zero
each knowingly, but not expecting 
                    to face the Glorious End as a fallen hero
the darkness will disguise itself as sunshine
                    pulling you into it's unnatural heat
eventually burning away all enchantment
                    never knew playing God could be so sweet

And on that note - I never show mercy
                    to my own limits or theirs
stick it in- break it off
                    in the End we'll see who cares
cuz ya never know, man
                    when your last write is your last
make sure they know ya had fun
                     make sure they know it's a thing of the past . . .



























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Copyright 2012 Sean Mc Shane
Published on Tuesday, November 6, 2012.     Filed under: "Poetry"

Author's Note:

Kill Your Darlings is a film tern for cutting out scenes you don't want to cut out
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  • FadedBlues On Wednesday, November 7, 2012, FadedBlues (2172)By person wrote:

    ...that is a fascinating term & defines bitter moments of the past for all of us. enthralling write...

  • Sean Mc Shane On Thursday, November 8, 2012, Sean Mc Shane (615)By person wrote:

    Thanks 'Blues, yes it is and yes it does. Thanks again, man. Cool. Later -

  • BlackVelvet Rose On Tuesday, November 6, 2012, BlackVelvet Rose (175)By person wrote:

    In life we all cut and paste our thoughts into what we want or believe them to be. Excellent write and thank you for the comment. :) Scholar

  • Sean Mc Shane On Thursday, November 8, 2012, Sean Mc Shane (615)By person wrote:

    Thanks Lilith, you're definitely right on that. And you're welcome. Awesome. Til next time -

  • Magdalena On Tuesday, November 6, 2012, Magdalena (616)By person wrote:

    Great way to define and tell a story of cutting such pieces out. Wonderful Sean. :)

  • Sean Mc Shane On Thursday, November 8, 2012, Sean Mc Shane (615)By person wrote:

    Thanks M, I'm glad ya liked this one. Sweet. Til then -

  • dwells On Tuesday, November 6, 2012, dwells (4288)By person wrote:

    My darlings are more precious than your darlings! But then maybe that could just be me too? The characters can break down when age takes its toll, and the old become fearful of the Glorious End, or also if too frail to shoulder burdens. Much enjoyed the positive message in summation - cheers pal!

  • Sean Mc Shane On Thursday, November 8, 2012, Sean Mc Shane (615)By person wrote:

    Thanks d, and you're right on the money. But I'm keepin' the change. j/k. Cool. Later -

  • Slingnasty On Tuesday, November 6, 2012, Slingnasty (138)By person wrote:

    Awesome and perfect thanks

  • Sean Mc Shane On Thursday, November 8, 2012, Sean Mc Shane (615)By person wrote:

    Thanks Slingnasty, I'm glad ya like it. Awesome. Later -

  • Nehema On Tuesday, November 6, 2012, Nehema (962)By person wrote:

    There is so much we feel and want to relay that its hard when we realize the mortality and limits of our minds and some actions. Awesome write as always - XXOO Scholar

  • Sean Mc Shane On Thursday, November 8, 2012, Sean Mc Shane (615)By person wrote:

    Thanks Robyn. And you got that right. Sweet. Til next time -

  • Strataic On Tuesday, November 6, 2012, Strataic (100)By person wrote:

    Forever written into a metallic stone, things from past, they exceed long last... enjoyable read, thank you. Scholar

  • Sean Mc Shane On Thursday, November 8, 2012, Sean Mc Shane (615)By person wrote:

    Thanks Cipher. Cool compliment, too. Sweet. Later -


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