A Robed Demon

A haunting childhood memory.

Red like fire,

with eyes all a-glow.

Claiming to be angelic,

was a demon wearing a golden robe.

To the closed eyes of the world,

he represented all that’s good.

But the only ones who knew him,

were the abused during childhood.

The ones he promised heaven,

instead he gave them hell.

Stripping their souls of innocence,

whilst covered in his veil.

He worked their little fingers,

down to the bone.

All the while claiming,

he sat in the high throne.

He ravaged at their flesh,

he crushed their little hearts.

He warped their perceptions,

and tore their lives apart.

He used his “mighty power”,

he beat, broke and bruised.

Brought them to the edge of death,

leaving them violated and abused.

Some could not handle,

the pain inflicted so.

They gave up their lives willingly,

to the demon that they know.

Others suffered at his hand,

over many torturous years.

Until a real angel heard them cry,

stung by all their tears.

The angel carried them away,

to peaceful faraway land.

They are not alone now,

the angel has them by the hand.

Author's Note

Feedback would be greatly appreciated please. I just wrote this one.

Reviews

[Electric Scribe]

It is sad, it is good, but it is sad. Normally not something that I would enjoy reading a second time because of how bubbly I am. The ending on a bright note gives me hope though, that throughout all awful battles. There will be angles whom guide us from the presence of evil into the light. My hopes for you is that you no longer feel like there is this menacing demon in your life, that you have redemption and angles, and the worlds very best. =)

[DJ]

Thank you so much my friend. Life is better, although still painful, I feel more and more at peace everyday :)

[Electric Scribe]

It is always well received that someone is feeling better. Good vibes being sent to you all the way.

[DJ]

Thank you :)

[zaneybear]

i love how it states and shows several examples using imagery that they lived such a tragic life, all alone and so hurt and tortured for life, "beat, broke, and bruised" during their lifetime, yet at the end they were saved by the angel, it comes off to me as a writing of the battle of good versus evil in ones life,how no matter how bad something might be you will get saved in the end, most of the time, sadly some are saved in other ways, but mainly in good ways. i loved this piece so much

[DJ]

Thanks Zaneybear. As always your interpretations and insights are a delight to read. I'm so glad that you understand what I was trying to get across with this piece. Thank you for your kind words. I'm glad that you enjoyed it. Stay well my friend.

[Broken Wings]

I can feel the pain in this poem. An amazing write and very relateable.

[DJ]

Thanks Broken Wings, although i am sorry you can relate.

[Becky]

I think it is a very beautiful poem though as I know from personal experience some must save themselves.

[DJ]

Thank you :) Yes I agree, from personal experience as well. I think those who manage to survive and then live on, have saved themselves.

[Hana Saemon]

This is haunting indeed. So dark. I would like to think that this is not true, not happening. but with such powerful words, Im guessing it must come from your heart ergo true. Although the "angel has taken them by hand", im guessing most of them will still have the "devil" haunting their psyche. maybe that could be the next one you write? keep writing. i love your stuff, although highly disturbing (not in a bad way.)

[DJ]

Unfortunately it is true. It happens all over the world, but this also comes from personal experiences. Yes you're right, many do still have the demon haunting them, in fact I think most that I am talking about do. That's a good idea, Ill have to do that. Thanks Hana and as always, it's a pleasure getting a comment from you. Glad I don't disturb in a bad way lol, take care :)