The Daemon Inside Me...

By NarcissusNarcosis

He resides
where my soul
used to lie
making His presence known
from time to time...
When evil deeds
are there to be done
He gives me the horns
rage
hatred
to attack...
When psychological manipulation
is there for the taking
He gives me the words
charisma
charm
to take a human's mind
and rape it...
Because of Him
I could convince you
to fall in love with me
with just one word...
I could talk you into
murdering
your family
burning down
your hopes and dreams
forget every moral
you've ever conceived
then turn around
and walk away
migrate to another country
and you would follow me
blindly...
Sacrifice
Your
Eternity...
I could abandon you
without a hint of regret
and you would forever
love me for it...

Look into my eyes
and you're looking into His as well...
Stare into my mind
and be stared upon
by the Devil...

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Published on Monday, July 8, 2013. Filed under: "Poetry"

Author's Note:

gaze into a lake and see your own reflection...gaze into my pupils and see your destination...

Comments on "The Daemon Inside Me..."

A former member wrote: A subordinate deity, not necessarily evil . . . to share oneself with another spirit. Rather than 'demon,' which holds a religious connotation . . . who's to say that your daemon isn't Mr. Roger's spirit . . . misinterpreted? ;) Revelation 16:13-15 TLB "And I saw three evil spirits disguised as frogs leap from the mouth of the Dragon, the Creature, and his False Prophet"--This was a very intelligent read--and no, I'm not referring to the bible verse. :P The thing about your works is that they're never too wordy. Your alliteration is so subtle yet careful crafted--"rage / rape," "horns / hated" . . . and who knew 'eyes' and 'mind' sounded so swell together? Not this chick; and your usage of the word "well" (in the fourth-to-last line of the final stanza) leaves such an impression of deep dark secrets that "also" never would have. It just comes across as so effortless, which is all the more impressive considering how painstakingly you work on each of these. Every single line fits perfectly against the next, like a chain of paperclips dangling lower and lower over that pit--you'd better be careful or something might reach up, grab the end of it, and yank you inside ;D
A former member wrote: wow- u seem like someone with a strong daemon- since we all have daemon/demons inside us its justified that u sound so real and are able to completely capture the emotion so well- really, I think i've become a fan
On Tuesday, July 9, 2013, blue angel (866) wrote:

Powerful poetry at its darkest hour ~^_^~ They'll stick their face in the fire to see your hell :) Brilliant write*
On Tuesday, July 9, 2013, Nehema (958) wrote:

We all have demons, or daemons, they are very real, but really only as powerful as we make them. This sounds like you are feeding yours and you have amazing strength. Your ability to capture the emotion of what that's like and how it can affect your mental state and cause you to affect others is what sets your work apart. Good job once again - XXOO
On Tuesday, July 9, 2013, NarcissusNarcosis (94) wrote:

Of course I'm feeding it, if I don't it will die, and I would be very upset...that is a loss I couldn't handle...
A former member wrote: "Stare into my mind and be stared upon by the Devil" Beautiful way to end it. Fantastic. Loved it.
A former member wrote: I'm always excited to read what you post. Always dark and yet so damn lovely!
A former member wrote: mmm. reminds me of charlie manson, one of my greatest inspirations. nice one, sir.
A former member wrote: woh, that made me a bit sick to my stomach! that means great job! hahaha :p... or that could be the peanut butter and jelly sandwich. ps, did you mean to spell Demon wrong in the title? but ya, i honestly do love this poem. very sinister
On Monday, July 8, 2013, NarcissusNarcosis (94) wrote:

No, ' Daemon' is spelled exactly how it should be for this post. There's 'demon' and 'Daemon', separate meanings in certain ways, yet one and the same in others
A former member wrote: You should write another poem called the Damon inside, about Matt Damon :P
On Tuesday, July 9, 2013, NarcissusNarcosis (94) wrote:

Huh?????? A poem about Matt Damon? The Damon inside? are you high?!?lmfao No...that sounds like it would be way beyond my skill level...actually...I think it's a great idea...instead of writing that, since it was your idea, I'll let you take that one...wow........(sarcasm)
On Tuesday, July 9, 2013, Devilish (2633) wrote:

Where the fuck did you come from? .. lmao.. wow!
A former member wrote: I am so honored to have been your muse! This was a brilliant write. I believe it not only captures the essence of what possession is, but also what it can turn into. Thank you for sharing this. It is great for people to realize they are not alone in certain "situations".
A former member wrote: my experience with my first love was extremely similar to this. never fully healed from it. it took both me and him though. my willingness to give into his crude treatment of me was what enabled his taking away everything i knew of myself. his last name was Winter, I'm so glad to be in a place where I can escape from it. but-he had a good side to him as well, somehow that just makes it even harder to recover
On Monday, July 8, 2013, NarcissusNarcosis (94) wrote:

All poetry is open to personal interpretation, but I didn't write this about a relationship; read what it is 'Inspired By...' and you will understand... Thank you all, and check out Red Queen's post that inspired this -NN
A former member wrote: I cannot even think of something to say about this. I love this so much!!!! Bravo!
On Monday, July 8, 2013, Devilish (2633) wrote:

I would follow you to another country after you've abandoned me and yes i would still love you for it.. cause baby i am addicted to how you put it down.. here kitty kitty kitty.. and i came. finger lick me good. .