guilt and inner sins

By purr_verse

do not believe the words they said
there is no beast under the bed

such fairytales sleep cold and dead
there is no beast under the bed

but ever in the hanging glass

the adults lied because they could
no monsters wait within the woods

they just want children to be good
no monsters wait within the woods

internal horrors wear your face

walk through the ghosthouse - step inside
the demons there have long since died

mere fictions spun to terrorise
the demons there have long since died

reflecting all the mirror's hells

swing open wide the closet, for
no creature lurks behind the door

fear not such shadows anymore
no creature lurks behind the door

and hold the devils in their place:

The closet creature smiles like ice
at its reflection in your eyes

as you break another heart

Haunting demons dance and twist
for homicides within your kiss

and steal somebody's trust away

Metaphoric monsters cold
need no wild space outside your soul

the darkness only you can see

There is no beast under the bed
All devils burn inside your head.

takes your hand and asks to play
and mythos crumbles soft away -
the mirror shows no horns today;

My evils
are so everyday.

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Published on Thursday, April 30, 2020. Filed under: "Poetry"

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August 14th, 2009

Comments on "guilt and inner sins"

On Sunday, March 16, 2008, totaltrip (36) wrote:

nice. i love the rythm to this. it was just very very captivating. nice. nice.
On Sunday, February 6, 2005, AniDayz (812) wrote:

pure poetic genius here. wonderful flow and use of metaphor. i love every bit of this piece,and the way it all flows to the ending lines.
On Tuesday, February 1, 2005, flying_fox (571) wrote:

oooooooh *shivers*. Scary, poignant, honest, clever... love the format. This rally sucked me in and held me there. *shivers again*
On Monday, January 3, 2005, BoldSolitude (214) wrote:

You weaved two poems together well to make a unique whole. I especially liked "Metaphoric monsters cold need no wild space outside your soul" It's definately a phrase to ponder.
A former member wrote: "Haunting demons dance and twist for homicides within your kiss" F*ing incredible! Sharp and twisting w/ teeth; wild, bold, exotic... you possess an original voice, and with silk.
On Wednesday, November 17, 2004, Stormcomin (32) wrote:

This is an amazing work. A "duo" of poems masterfully woven. I love this.
On Saturday, November 13, 2004, Liz (265) wrote:

VERY cool. I'm glad we crossed paths.
On Sunday, October 24, 2004, stuart_pid (135) wrote:

woah, that was incredible. its like a poem inside a poem. i loved every syllable of every word of this work.
A former member wrote: i feel like being a knight, so that i can castarate all of the demons..and plant lil kisses on your neck, which will blossom into spring daffodils..
On Monday, October 11, 2004, SluG (35) wrote:

Great work, enjoy reading everything you write.
A former member wrote: -of sorrow, evil and a peculiar and questioning comfort through the "rocking the cradle" type warmth. This is destined to become a special kind of classic. ~*~ Rose ~*~
A former member wrote: I am just . . . stunned. I feel like I could be in infancy, reading this in a small room beneath the stairs before sleep, crouched in the darkest infinite black as your images play and devour my mind. I am at a loss for words through it's absorbing tale o
On Saturday, October 9, 2004, Solace (1065) wrote:

amazing gobropping mindrobbing brilliance of a kind that is akin only to the gods and goddess's...a goddess you are indeed oh beautiful poet...
On Friday, October 8, 2004, birdwell (138) wrote:

..simply the greatest thing i've read in some time, i'm stirred to the core...splintered like crystal in a bag of rocks...my veneration unending ~db~
On Thursday, October 7, 2004, Zhee (529) wrote:

wow! awesome work! ~Haunting demons dance and twist for homicides within your kiss~ the entire concept, flow, rythm...all brilliantly done.
On Thursday, October 7, 2004, glasshouse (530) wrote:

How much do I LOVE this piece? It was hauting and eery but so delicious. The concept is divine, the message clear though somehow cryptic. I love every word of it. VERY nicely done. -Glass
A former member wrote: "reflecting all the mirror's hells /There is no beast under the bed All devils burn inside your head." Exotic, lush; defiant by your own design. Beautifully sharp in all its darkness...as moist as a poisoned kiss.
A former member wrote: "takes your hand and asks to play..." Further still, the tempo, the rhythm, form and structure is immaculate and perfect. Bravo!
A former member wrote: I love this one...Beautiful, brilliant, work of art!!! My 13 year-old daughter is coming home in the next couple of days...I'll have to show her this one...She also writes...She'll absolutely love this one!!!*SmileZ*
On Wednesday, October 6, 2004, OLd SouL (717) wrote:

chilling! purr.. this was fan-freakin'-tastic.. I read the italics in a low deep guttural voice.. the rest came from a soft spoken feminine tone. I would love to hear this as a precursor to a horror flick...
On Wednesday, October 6, 2004, OLd SouL (717) wrote:

this is one thing I really do adore about you... never timid to try something different from your norm... so many dimensions to your talented self. :::OLd
A former member wrote: Reminded me of 'Ring Around the Roses', sing song and hypnotic, seemingly harmless but not
A former member wrote: Quite a haunting under-tone to this. With impeccable flow and grace. The meanings and thoughts provoked are inspiring. Thank you. +T.P.U+
On Wednesday, October 6, 2004, Sin (1135) wrote:

we are our own worst demons. this flowed beauifully and pulled the reader through it, excellent write ~kristy