Demonic Plague

I honestly don't even know where this came from but when I wrote this is what came out.

I have an infatuation with demons

that inexplicably pluck innocent

thoughts from the mind and

replace them with pure evil. 

 

If I can’t fight them off

I will find myself drowning

in a pool of blood and death

while slowly roasting in hell.

 

Where do we find strength

when all we know has already

turned its back on us and

left us to rot in a world full of hate?

 

We leave our lasting impression

by defining the strength we find

even if only momentarily to fight

and destroy what is our fate.

 

Author's Note

Share your thoughts please :)

Reviews

[Bonaventure Onuabuchi]

This is so of a fantasy form of poetry; some of the choice of words depicts mid-darkness and horror. Words like pure-evil, drowning in a pool of blood and death, roasting in hell, are threatening to the poet and knowing such predicaments are sure to come unless he defeated that which need to be fight off, haunts him. Many things are to be drawn from this piece of amazing write-up, but this I've for now. Thanks for sharing.... Bona!

[AaronFreitas]

I'm always glad with my work when I read your reviews. I love the way you analyze and really search for the meaning in each write. That means a lot buddy! Thank you

[Michele Harman]

Pretty good hope to see more from you.

[Nirupama.H]

Nice poem.Very dark and strong words.
Hope you can fight those dark forces and find yourself in the light.
Thanks for sharing the piece :)

[Tomoe Tellez]

This sounds intense and dark, but I like the mention of fighting. The last part makes me think of when we fight even though we know we have no chance or hope. Very nicely done!

[AaronFreitas]

The continuing fight is what makes the write :) It's easy to give in but admirable to fight to continue to grow and be a better person. :) Thanks for your review!

[Ashira Macy]

It is so hard to pull yourself out of your mind when all it is doing is ripping you to shreds from the inside out . I really liked that you ended on what felt like a more positive note. Good write.

[AaronFreitas]

Thank you Ashira. Sometimes you feel stuck within the confines of your own mind and it feels like nothing you do fixes it. I appreciate your review :) Your picture is awesome by the way :)

[Ashira Macy]

Very true! And thank you, I am a fan of fancy makeup. Lol.

[Norah]

This is honestly one of the best poems I have ever read. I absolutely loved it. It accurately describes my feelings. It is so intense, so beautiful... excellent job !!!!!

[AaronFreitas]

Thank you Norah :) Thanks for your kind words. Sometimes the way one person feels hits home with another person almost like it was written for them to understand what they have been feeling... I am glad you can relate to those feelings :)

[Pryde Foltz]

Self-mind control is at the root of zen. When at first you do not succeed … stop thinking so hard:)

[AaronFreitas]

Thank you very much... I will keep that in mind ;)

[♥ Ari Skye ♥]

I think this is the symbol of the inner battle we all have. If anyone tells you they have never had these thoughts, at least once, they are a liar.

We have a battle deep inside. Battling monsters and demons created from our experiences of deceit and pain. From our own minds, as we try to delude ourselves.

You expressed it perfectly in my opinion. This coming from someone who has openly discussed her battle with her own demons.

Great Job, Aaron.

[AaronFreitas]

Thank you Nikki :) Very true... they would be a liar lol... appreciate your review :)

[Isabella Disney]

sounds like a sub-conscious tug-of-war, fighting between what you know is right and wrong. Thanks for sharing :)

[AaronFreitas]

Thats pretty much what it is Isabella :) The inner battle to try and find that perfect balance.

[Aries1984]

Very deep. Reminds me how it is our will to live that pushes us to fight our demons.

[AaronFreitas]

Thank you Aries :) Appreciate it very much my friend :)