Sold Your Soul

Heartbreak from someone higher up than you seems to shatter you forever.

You sold your soul to the devil

Well, did he at least pay well?

Everyone moved on and I was dragged down to your level

Lower and lower

Moved on slower and slower

Fell down a blackhole

And I still can't get out

When you sold your soul

I couldn't let go

You left me in the coldest streets of LA

Stinging more than the snow

With only the memories to freeze my heart over

But keep me warm

The air was stuck, there came no storm

Started a war in my own head

Thought I might just drop dead

Wondering and analzying and picking apart

Every syllable you said

All along it was just the money

Endless rain, no more sunny 

Days

Oh everyone thought it was just drama

And yeah, it was kinda funny

You knocked the wind out of me

Just to get the green out of me

You sold your soul

Manipulate your fans

Next, broke us apart

Couldn't even find a new start

Took the money and ran

You sold your soul to the devil

Just to move up another level

Lost all your friends

But no everyone's seen what you did

Money hungry, left me, I'm still not free

But did the devil pay well?

Author's Note

Hope everyone is doing well and keeping safe. This poem is dedicated to anyone who's been betrayed by someone they thought they knew.

Reviews

[LCat80star]

Lovely piece. You conveyed your point and your emotions flowed through every line. Unfortunately, there will be someone who betrays you but it is better not to digest all that hurt. Although, the way you made this feels like a game which is ironic as both opponents are really competitive. Desiring to make the other inferior to them through psychological manipulation. Nice work!

[Vertigo Cat1111]

Thank you so much! I’m so happy it was one you enjoyed and you took the time to read and review. Thank you!

[Coyote Poetry]

I enjoyed the honest tone of the poem my friend.
"Money hungry, left me, I'm still not free
But did the devil pay well?"
I did like the closing lines above. I was lucky. I believed in nothing for many years. Kept the Devil at-bay. Hello my friend and thank you for sharing the amazing poetry and your thoughts.
Coyote

[Vertigo Cat1111]

Hey, thank you so much! I appreciate the review and kind words so, so much

[Coyote Poetry]

Was my pleasure and you are welcome my friend.

[sedulous_mind]

Very touching poem!! You really get to feel the pain throughout the lines. Money can destroy a lot... and for some people money is bigger than moral.

[Vertigo Cat1111]

Hey, thank you so much again! I really appreciate the two reviews! (:

[Seriana]

Ouch. You really knocked it to them. This piece summarizes nicely those sucky feelings. I can feel the angst and anger and betrayal. It felt as though I were watching a scene in a movie, the uncomfortable ones that make you squirm in your seat. I love it. Simple, yet sharp in driving it's meaning home.

[Vertigo Cat1111]

Thank you so, so much! This review meant a lot because I really wanted to get across the angst of it. Thank you so much again! I'm ecstatic that you enjoyed it. (:

[Betty Hermelee]

I guess you could look at this poem in many ways... it could be a drug deal, or selling yourself for sex, money for who knows what. This could put anyone involved in this kind of behavior in a black hole that you can't seem to get out of; manipulation, money, selling your soul out to possible harm... perhaps even the devil. Very well written, and good content too. Thanks for sharing.
Best, Betty

[barleygirl]

This is superb writing -- it so depicts the way we humans grind over stuff:
"Started a war in my own head
Thought I might just drop dead
Wondering and analzying and picking apart
Every syllable you said"

Also the point about money . . . so many relationships hinge on it . . . you expressed it in a way that could apply to all of it, from drug w****s to pantry pimps. A strong, relatable message! ((((HUGS))) Fondly, Margie

[Vertigo Cat1111]

Thank you so, so much! This really made me smile, and I appreciate the review. I'm glad I could make it relatable in some aspect. The comment about it being superb writing- means so much to me.

[Viktoria]

Sold his soul to the devil, fleeced the green and ran.....what a cad! Unfortunately the world is full of such selfish people who put themselves and money above all things. Your anger and hurt comes through in your words here and that final line is a real good kick in the testicles. Let's hope the devil uses him for pitchfork practice! 🌹

[Vertigo Cat1111]

Haha, thank you so much for such a kind and in-depth review! It was so uplifting to read, and I'm so glad the hurt and anger came out here because I was trying my hardest to get that across, and the last line too! Thank you so much!

[Leo French]

This writing commands attention as it reveals that which we see all around us daily. Hopefully someone's eyes will open and work towards making themself better then they are. Nicely expressed.

[Vertigo Cat1111]

Thank you so much for your kind and nicely executed review! I really appreciate it

[Chris Shaw]

Betrayal sucks and within an intimate relationship it can have devastating consequences. I felt that here. Sometimes it can take an age to heal, sometimes never.

'You sold your soul to the devil
just to move up another level'

Chris

[Vertigo Cat1111]

Thank you so much! I agree, and sometimes you can never heal, it's a hurt that never goes away.