Slough of Despond

By MGood

Black spiders in my web,
Feeding on my pride,
Take my blood, rather.
Misdirected rivers run far, decidedly.
While wishes float,
Fears are sinking.
Seeking a hell.
Morning lies.
In water so cold it seems burning.
Running dark circles 'round mine,
When flames remind me I'm frozen.
Hatred posted
And I'm screaming with a smile.
Pushing well-enough on myself,
As evil flickers in these eyes.

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Copyright 2004 MGood
Published on Friday, March 12, 2004.     Filed under: "Poetry"
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  • capt_funguy On Thursday, March 18, 2004, capt_funguy (777)By person wrote:

    yeah ... this write has a slickness to it .... kinda coy with an eye twinkle ... and the fact that it's shaped like a teddy bear with a wide brimmed hat adds a subliminal " hug me"--- very cool ... funguy

  • MGood On Sunday, May 23, 2004, MGood (60)By person wrote:

    Ya know, it's funny, I never noticed the teddy bear thing until you pointed it out...hmmm?...

  • DoctorAsh On Monday, March 15, 2004, DoctorAsh (371)By person wrote:

    Very interesting thoughts you submit to here. At least, very interesting in the fashion of how you precieve them . And I'm screaming with a smile. Beautiful [D&A]

  • Solace On Saturday, March 13, 2004, Solace (1065)By person wrote:

    Agreeing with season here...I think this is the first time i've agreed with another poet...maybe i'm too lazy to comment tonight but i wanted too anyway...Apologies for the non-originality of this comment...

  • Alanarchy On Friday, March 12, 2004, Alanarchy (1168)By person wrote:

    Oh, this was cool. "Feeding on my pride,/Take my blood, rather." Very well done. Beautifully written. Much love and respect for this one.

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