A Soul Astray

By Gray Vision

Knocking on Satan’s door
In hopes of some day, attaining his cure,
Loathing the life that is
In its wake,
Regret is all that spills
Seeping into night and day
Getting by becomes a play,
Approaching that time of day
You lay down and drift away,
Death watches you in your sleep
Stirring nightmares, to make you weep,
Causing abrupt twists and turns
Awakening any old concerns
Seated at your feet
He probes for any signs of weak
Envious of the other side
He toys with you,
Then subsides,
Drinking your life away
In hopes that surely one day,
You can grasp death by the hand
And venture through Satan’s land.

Unauthorized Copying Is Prohibited. Ask the author first.
Copyright 2010 Gray Vision
Published on Friday, July 2, 2010.     Filed under: "Tribute" and "Poetry"

Author's Note:

I hope things turn out for the better here for you in the mere future.
Log In or Join (free) to see the special features here.

Comments on "A Soul Astray"

Log in to post comments.
  • A former member wrote: nice write.signing devil's contract to save your soul or atleast get a discount in hell;) but seriously pal that was indeed a great write.thanks for sharing:)_

  • Gray Vision On Sunday, July 25, 2010, Gray Vision (425)By person wrote:

    Indeed, nicely said ES, hows everything been on your end bud, I hope all is well. Thanks again =)

  • A Life Without You On Saturday, July 3, 2010, A Life Without You (146)By person wrote:

    Sly, devious, familiar, facile yet scrupulous. Interesting write

  • Gray Vision On Sunday, July 4, 2010, Gray Vision (425)By person wrote:

    Indeed I actually wrote this as a tribute to one of DP's members, her reality. Anyways thanks for commenting =)

  • lupus tenebrae On Friday, July 2, 2010, lupus tenebrae (872)By person wrote:

    Awesome piece, there are many things that lead someone astray and into the clutches of death, through seemingly inescapable torment, depression, and addictions, it's a sad reality, and you depicted that well. Scholar

  • Gray Vision On Saturday, July 3, 2010, Gray Vision (425)By person wrote:

    Thanks wolfy, I can't wait till you post more works on here, I appreciate the comment =)

  • A former member wrote: Pretty slick write, friend,.

  • Gray Vision On Saturday, July 3, 2010, Gray Vision (425)By person wrote:

    Thanks Sky, you have some amazing writes yourself =)

  • A former member wrote: Sick write my friend. :)

  • Gray Vision On Saturday, July 3, 2010, Gray Vision (425)By person wrote:

    Thank you very much Foster, post something on here sometime, I'd love to check it out, thanks again =)

  • A former member wrote: sorry hon, but this girl can't write to save her ass! lol I admire your, and others like you, ability to do this. My oil on canvas and sketches are my art form and at my level on DP I can't post anything... so I just indulge in everyone elses work and art on here. :)

  • A former member wrote: I finally did! lol :)

  • Gray Vision On Monday, July 26, 2010, Gray Vision (425)By person wrote:

    What lol, I've seen you're works, your art can rival that of any poem, heck your works are poetry in the stroke of a brush. Keep up the great works =)

Contribution Level

Gray Vision's Favorite Poets
Gray Vision's Favorite Works
Share/Save This Post



Join DarkPoetry Join to get a profile like this for yourself. It's quick and free.

How to Criticize Without Causing Offense
© 1998-2024 DarkPoetry LLC
Donate
[Join (free)]    [More Poetry]    [Get Help]    [Our Poets]    [Read Poems]    [Terms & Privacy]