The DealA Poem by Tania LeighYou inadvertently sold me your soul, and a deal is a deal, so here is your gold. Go see to your family then return to me, for I am your master, you're no longer free. Sweet, foolish child, with so much to learn; your family is safe, but you may well burn Are they worth it to you? Your certain demise is frightening you now, I can tell by your eyes. and I find your resolve amusing, you see. Play your cards right and I may keep you here to learn, by my side, all I hold dear. on a being like me, as I don't feel regret, and I don't feel remorse or doubt or pain and I can see through any emotions you feign. this dreaded abyss, what you know of as Hell. You'll learn to rule fire and change your look; the things that you know of only from books. Frantic for something, what it takes they will do. Whether driven by hunger or pain or pure greed, they're convinced that you have just what they need. because many are willing to sell out to the beast. Humans are weakening as the pace becomes faster and they buy one-way tickets to impending disaster. Need something done? They'll invent a device. They work all their lives away just to obtain things that, in the end, cause them the most pain. the need for perfection is their greatest curse. To fail or seem weak is their ultimate fear, and those very things are what brings them here. There now, my child, go do what you need to There's plenty of time for me to teach you. Eternity, I believe, if I may be so precise; I'll see you quite soon, to begin your new life. and ponder it well when its gifts that you bring to your family, to save them and where they dwell were their luxuries really worth you living in hell? © 2008 Tania LeighFeatured Review
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Added on February 9, 2008AuthorTania LeighNHAbout4/7/08 When my "Phobia" contest is completed April 18th, and winners have been chosen and notified, I'll be leaving the cafe indefinitely to focus on my family, as well as my first book and website. .. more..Writing
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