"Bael" (Demon #1)

King Bael (Baal). The First demon from the 'Ars Goetia'.

                               "Bael" (Demon #1)

I am Bael from the Goetia, the Egyptian God Osris in disguise/
Escaping from Soloman's bindings, no Humanity shows in my eyes
My Sigil the image of a stick figure, extended crosses in both hands/
My humour is formal religion, designed by angels to entrap all man
Successfully drawing thousands, of angelic followers into my lair/
As a silent attack upon the angels, and three heads is how I appear
As I am Bael the king of the east, the ruler to sixty-six legions/
Emerging from an inverted crown, I am the king of all demons
Many subconscious reasons, why many humans feel an impulse/
They worship me as a spirit, I appear reptillian and my voice is coarse
I can make myself invisible, and summon the invisible upon request/
I am a 'Early human father', the fallen angels architect
My dialect is that of hebrew, but yet very Alien when I appear/
I can appear as a man, a cat or a toad, my cunning reflected here
Definately not the one to trust, but neither the one to blame/
As I represent three elements, of what is the evolved human brain.

 

       Copyright 2012 The Elusive Mr Dunne (All rights reserved)

Author's Note

Feedback much appreciated.

Reviews

[Poetic Justice]

The first book of the Lesser Keys of Solomon..hmmm.. I to have found inspiration from this extraordinary book..I shall not embark on my personal beliefs but somethings should left alone..because the Human mind is weak....Bael, not a demon to mess with LOL

[Ars Goetia Poetry]

Thank you for your feedback. Yes that is true some human minds can be weak, but it takes an awful lot of intelligence & power to summon these Demons but wow what a party when you do lol ;)

[Marie]

One could almost be tempted to try. One day I'll post a ballad about this...

[Ars Goetia Poetry]

Lol, do be careful though, they've got this awful habit of not doing what you tell them to, cheeky buggers lol. I very much look forward to this ballad :)

[Marie]

Well, it's not about summoning a particular demon...just your reguar wish granting demon...

[Ars Goetia Poetry]

I'm not quite sure there is one, but if you find him, do make a wish for me won't you :)

[Ioana Mihai]

Your poems raised questions to me an this one takes me to think about Lucifer, the greatest angel, fallen from heavens… so extraordinary, tempting and sly, but I know the cup he offers is just a poison to cheat into owning my soul… not even willing to play with, although tempting to resist or drag into light, rather staying away from a risk, as I am only human

[Betty Hermelee]

So sorry, but I cannot relate to this poetry, too esoteric for me….I want metaphors, color, images, not what you are writing about, but good luck!
Betty

[Rui Serra]

Although this poem is not very much my style, I like this work and I encourage him to continue to write, because we should not let the poetry that runs in our veins die. Keep going.

[mishka]

I am not familiar as to what you are writing about. would you care to enlighten me? its definitely an engaging piece :)

[Ars Goetia Poetry]

The seventy-two demons both Solomon and Aleister Crowley were said to have evoked. Thanks Mishka :)

[beckyc1992]

I have always had an interest in Demons and I must say I like this very much. I think I will be reading more of your work

[Ars Goetia Poetry]

A very interesting subject eh. Thank you :)

[dakarai]

I like the creative way you develop these characters. Will continue to read your works.

[Ars Goetia Poetry]

Thanks, dakarai.

[Leanna King]

Very descriptive and amazing work.

[Ars Goetia Poetry]

Thanks, Tinky :)

[FlamingPhoenix]

Nice! How twisted and conflicted is the human mind.

[Ars Goetia Poetry]

Thank you, FP. How true ;)

[Hypnos]

I've always been interested in the lesser key of solomon, and I'm currently reading it. I'm glad to see someone paying tribute to the work.

[Mr Dunne Poetry]

A very interesting subject, isn't it. Apparently I am the first and only ever poet to write about all seventy-two demons in this way. Thank you :)

[Hypnos]

Your welcome, and apparently I'm the only one on her to write about the gods.

[Shaquana Adams]

This poem makes me want to read the rest. Nicely done :)

[Mr Dunne Poetry]

You won't be disappointed. Thanks, Shaquana :)