The Zealot's Hollow Glass

A Poem by Aerra

October 14^th /2016 Age: 22

The Zealot's Hollow Glass

You painted me a demon before I could even decide,

tell me...

Had you found me at the right time, would I be an angel in your eyes?

Not one cut or bleed as you were lifted to the top,

yet I've been stuck here at the bottom fighting tooth and nail to hold my spot.

Don't take me lightly, the contrast isn't past me.

I've kept my mouth shut so when I speak you'll hear me clearly:

“You were all right, I'm a product of my upbringing.

Just some stupid shithead kid who fought and f*****g fought to reveal to himself he's nothing...

Yeah you were right! THAT POOR KID DIED!

He was so damn tired, you smiled and showed your teeth,

celebrating how he lost his fight.

So lift your glass! SO DRINK YOUR WINE!

Take your moment for what it is,

you've kept your kingdom white.”

Now have your fill... Rest your glass down...

Wait! Did you just hear a heartbeat?

Oh god- WHAT'S THAT SOUND? (Hahaha!)

Look at you all ears, I BET YOU CAN HEAR ME NOW!

How does it taste, all that false prophet wine?

Does something taste different on it's way back up?

Is something else joining it out that mouth of lies?

Something you'd never meant to be seen...

It's all that bullshit you love to feed.

All this time you've claimed you've seen the light,

this life should be sought be all as you've deemed it divine.

But those who found it doesn't shine,

it blinds the eyes, burns the skin,

it can't be seen, it's held within.

Now gaze upon me and see for it for the first time...

It's brought me back to life!

© 2017 Aerra

Author's Note

This is the first time that I've attempted to write something without using an array of adjectives to pinpoint the message I'm projecting. I wanted to go for something a little more "Raw" or "Bare Bones". I found it harder to write in comparison to something I had written when I was younger as I'm not familiar with how to display emotion without stability or an array of adjectives behind it trying to justify why it's being said. In a way writing it made me feel like I was taking a step back but like it was step I had to take nonetheless. To me, this is a piece I had to experiment with to hopefully reach something else in time. With that, enjoy.