Insanity Consumed

By Methos

I cried for weeks, wishing death
Weeping, waiting for my last breath
I’d pierce my soul, with various blades
learning blood comes in a variety of shades
no longer human nor a man, I have died
no emotions within me, nothing inside
I see the picture now, the portrait….

…..Your violated body lay upon the ground
Stillness swarming, a lifeless mound
All the strength gods would give me
Couldn’t break the bonds to free me
They left you there for display
A portrait, of my everlasting dismay

I couldn’t fathom life without you here
I am weak now, consumed with fear
Hiding from my demented conclusions
Forced to live within altered illusions
I see life fading from me slowly
Creating nightmares so unholy
Embraced within the portrait….

…..The mirror stood tall, yet shattered
Reflecting clothing, torn and tattered
Your eyes searching for salvations shrine
Finding only the hatred within mine
With your last breath you cried to me
A portrait now, I will forever see

I searched for days, months, and years
Finding nothing to satisfy my tears
I tried revenge upon those who inflicted
Hate became a drug, to which I was addicted
Searching for souls to reap death upon
Clearing a path for darkness to spawn
Sacrificial offerings, to an eternal portrait


Leaning into delusions of grandeur,
I slipped, I fell
Missing deaths icy grip,
Landing in a living hell.

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Copyright 2004 Methos
Published on Sunday, January 4, 2004.     Filed under: "Poetry"
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  • redfurrydragon On Monday, March 5, 2012, redfurrydragon (50)By person wrote:

    We seem to share so much, yet we can both express it differently..this piece was as familiar to me as any of my own...your touch is well received...a great write...thank you for bringing it here..

  • rondant On Thursday, April 7, 2005, rondant (58)By person wrote:

    great piece.........Ronda

  • A former member wrote: "Hate became a drug to which I was addicted" That line struck me. This reminded me of a movie I was watching the other day...He was trapped in a portrait...excellent poem.

  • A former member wrote: Wow...that's such a blah comment. Ahem...let me try that again. The flow in this was amazing. Your ending wrapped up the poem in this neat little bundle of goodness. Overall...amazing work. :)

  • Methos On Monday, January 5, 2004, Methos (121)By person wrote:

    fawn..you make my life so much more bearable...

  • sole On Sunday, January 4, 2004, sole (93)By person wrote:

    this is really well written, I have to mimic what Ophelia said. Well done.

  • birdwell On Sunday, January 4, 2004, birdwell (138)By person wrote:

    an exceptional write ~db~

  • Ophelia On Sunday, January 4, 2004, Ophelia (221)By person wrote:

    What we are inside is not always as beautiful as the being we protray, very nice I love this one, I think I shall keep it....................O.

  • Jaded Jezzabelle On Sunday, January 4, 2004, Jaded Jezzabelle (328)By person wrote:

    I love the ending great way to end a great poem..."leaning into delusions of grandeur I slipped, I fell" Good one...I can dig it!!

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