Devil in Disguise

It's been so long... hope you guys like it.

I saw you all alone; I could feel your pain

So I tried to help you find your way

You closed your eyes and took my hand

And trusted that happiness wasn’t far ahead

 

For so long we stayed on track

Getting over fears, never looking back

Without ever noticing the simplest change

I saw your smile and could see no more pain

 

Pain has a strange way of going away

But evil is something you can never change

The more I learned the more I pulled away

I didn’t want your demons in my way

 

The damage was done; it was too late

The second I helped you I sealed my fate

Good intentions turned to mistakes

Mistakes that only demons can create

 

You are the evilest of all, devil in disguise

You burned my heart with suicidal cries

I was a fool that you used from the start

And it would be you that ripped life apart

 

Another night I sit alone with my fears

Typing away these words hiding my tears

God give me the strength I need for tonight

Give me the strength to live this life

Reviews

[Gaurav Bhattacharya]

Reminds me of something I read recently about drowning in good intention. Sometimes best to direct these sort of cases to the professionals. Sure you'll be blessed for your efforts though. Some people are very difficult to help. All that aside, this was a great poem. Story-line, rhyme, rhythm - all perfect. :)

[AaronFreitas]

Some people are difficult to help... and while you think you're helping them they know what their intentions are and how to manipulate things to fall into place for themselves. "drowning in good intention"... I like that analogy :)

[Relic]

What a terrible thing to go through. Things can turn around so fast and unexpectedly we have no time to prepare. The pain it brings is never temporary either. I wish you luck getting through it.

[AaronFreitas]

Indeed my friend... something things go so well it just takes a turn and it feels like everything is out of control. Appreciate your comments buddy :)

[Willard Wells]

As with many things in life it is a day at a time. Very well done my friend. I like it. I could feel your pain. Nice.

[AaronFreitas]

Thank you Willard :) It was just nice to write something finally and it was easy to channel the pain from this which was almost a year ago. As you can still the pain still lingers. Always appreciate your reviews buddy :)

[MelissaAndres]

Emotions can be powerful things! People tend to take advantage of those too. I love your last two lines. Good job, Aaron!

[AaronFreitas]

Thank you very much Melissa :) You are right... people seek weakness in others and exploit it for their benefit. It's a shame.... thanks for your review :)

[MelissaAndres]

You are very welcome!

[Gee]

Jeez,I danced with him many a time.Really liked this Aaron

[AaronFreitas]

Thank you Gee :) It seems like he stings us when we are most vulnerable. Thanks for your review :)

[several thousand]

Great poem Aaron. Told a story with rhythm and perfect rhyming. "the second i helped you i sealed my fate" love that line. Users gonna use...

[AaronFreitas]

When I was done writing that line is one that really stuck out to me as well... you never know when you just got sucked in. Thanks for your kind words my friend :)

[Angelique]

Wow I loved it, this was great. I now exactly what you mean though. I am currently going through those emotions right now and ask the Lord above to give me strength to live this life that is so full of pain. It is amazing how we feel after lose or a breakup that life just won't go on or it's to painful for us to go on

[AaronFreitas]

It definitely is a terrible feeling. I am glad you can relate to the words... sometimes all we can do is ask for help to get through each day. That little bit of extra strength is just what we need. Thanks for your review Angelique :)

[wordman]

well this is how he works my friend,enjoyed the write

[AaronFreitas]

Thank you very much wordman :) Always appreciate your comments buddy!

[TheOne&Only]

Oh wow I LOVED it!! That was a good one Aaron! I loved the flow and the story line, so well put and organized. The description was clear and strong, and I was able to see or feel every emotion. :) Thank you!! And I can def. relate so that was touching.

[AaronFreitas]

Thank you :D I swear it felt like so long since I sat and allowed myself to think about some of the things going on in my life. I'm glad you like it and as always you know it has a deeper meaning to me. Appreciate your comments always :)