Devil is a DJ

A rework of an older piece and yes there is audio:)

To view this poem please visit the audio at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cv9O4n7OLBk

The Devil is a DJ

Published in Monsters

Monsters contains the short story series Demons, Harlots and Crones, which follows two generations of the Demeere family and its legacy of spite and envy. Included in the series is Demon in High Socks; Holler it out with Lemonade; the Old Lady, Her Plymouth, and Cockroaches; Sex in a Pan; and the Fire Crone and Stone Harlot. Also within Monster’s pages are fifty-odd poems exploring the darker side of human nature and its undeniable conclusion. Two Orphan Sparrows, the Devil is a DJ, the Last Striptease, Beware of Librarians Promising Freedom and many more titles are found within. Ultimately monster asks the reader to look at the darkness found within herself and by facing it, perchance move beyond.

Reviews

[Lyn Anderson]

This one gave me goosebumps all the way. Probably one of my favourites I have ever read of yours. I like the angle, making war and the death of soldiers of the devil's making, and humanity complicit. An indictment of the act and not the players. Very wonderful imagery.

[Pryde Foltz]

Thank you, KL. You rounded out the images and meaning perfectly with this review:)

[Coyote Poetry]

Amazing verbal poetry dear Poet. Thank you.
Coyote

[Pryde Foltz]

Thank you, Coyote.

[Coyote Poetry]

You are welcome.

[aacpuente]

Bravo! Bravo! I love this piece *applause*

[Pryde Foltz]

Thanks … you are kind:)

[Megha]

wow... really awesome...!

[Pryde Foltz]

Thank you, Megha.

[therisa]

Have an image of a politician, standing before a large crowd, in a rural setting, whipping up the people, to enlist, in the fight, against the Germans, Austro-Hungarians and the Ottomans, during WWI. Who have been replaced by the DJs, of today, preaching their message of hate and violence, through their music selection.

Sadly, people want to believe the lie, when the truth is, a complicated thing, requiring one, to stop and think about their action, before engaging in them. For thinking, is a painful thing, they want to avoid. Thank you, for sharing this thought provoking poem.

[Pryde Foltz]

Thank you, Therisa.

[therisa]

Your welcome, Pryde.

[Michael G. Smith]

This brought back my thoughts as I watched Homeland last night. Who's idea of right is right and does this then give us justification for killing. You a very thought provoking writer.

[Pryde Foltz]

Thank you, Michael.

[Angad Waraich]

WOW!
That is definitely amongst the best poems i have read since i joined WC.
I love how you have a to date fell when everyone is stuck in the past..
Truly skilful and a joy to read
Thank you for sharing such an excellent piece of poetry i loved it through and through.

[Pryde Foltz]

Thank you, Angad.

[John Alexander McFadyen]

I listened to this on youtube and it has an unerving quality to it. Seems we are complicit if we stand by or join him in his quest. Loved your reading of it!

[Pryde Foltz]

I do not understand how we can war on one another. Just don't get it. Not one you know the pain it causes.

[John Alexander McFadyen]

We do it because we are sheep ruled by people who covet power and wealth Pryde.

[Pryde Foltz]

We are ruled by our ego and ignorance and manipulated by men who use are ego and ignorance to obtain power and wealth. It seems like semantics but understanding this small detail will allow us to move beyond and not just change manipulators.

[John Alexander McFadyen]

I guess I am not just as deeply cynical having watched religion and its hypnotic effect all my life. Many are too afraid, too insecure and too lazy to think for themselves!

[Pryde Foltz]

Religion can lead the ego-bound astray readily … that is for sure.

[Mayank]

this one is killer, goosebumps and dark imagery!

[Pryde Foltz]

Thanks, Mayank.

[BL]

I get a lot of different things from this beautiful collage of poetry you have created. I hear the devil beating drums, calling on uncertain souls to dance and then sin of course. I hear that distant sound of our primeval past and all the fears of our ancestors. You have brought some strong images to mind.

[Pryde Foltz]

Thank you, Bluely.

[Briana O'Connor]

Very well penned. I love the imagery you provide and the sense of evil being overlooked due to its alluring attraction. Love the creativity with this one. Well done.

[Pryde Foltz]

Thank you, Briana. Hope you had a chance to watch the video:)