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 :)

[sheandherself]

I feel like this could say a person who tried to help me, but I know this struggle too, of course. Nice piece, great flow.

[AaronFreitas]

Thank you my friend... sorry for such a late response I've been a little distant from my writings and the site but I was happy to read your review :) Stay in touch

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Such sadness carved into your poetic flesh by someone who can only be described as borderline personality disordered. Such pathos, well effected Aaron.

[AaronFreitas]

Thank you very much John :)

[SquinklaPsyOps]

Hi

I like the way you described in metaphor the spirit inside the person that you gave a hand to.

Or do you think maybe that once the other person was happy then the spirit that had taken her down possessed her again.

And then that obscure spirit took over her because it wanted to take her away from you because you caused her happiness.

I really like the poem, Thank You for writing it.

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Damn. Very impressive work, Aaron. We can all relate to the themes you have illustrated masterfully in this piece of writing.
Sometimes we go beyond our limits to help others and on occasion that help can go astray. It dampens our enthusiasm to trust and engage with others in the future.

A very inciteful read. Great work, Aaron.

[AaronFreitas]

Thank you Doodley :) Sometimes people with big hearts and good intentions get sucked in to someone's bad intentions and we never see it coming til it's too late. Glad you liked it buddy :)

[EileenMarie]

I can relate to this very much. Life is full of unfairness and it takes a lot of will to let go and be grateful for other things. Trust is lost on people that take advantage of the giving. I wrote a few poems on my hurt caused by being to trusting. It helps to unleash the anger on paper!
Great write.

[AaronFreitas]

It definitely helps to get it out onto paper. I try to let it all out rather than have those emotions build up which is why I have a lot of personal writes :) I appreciate your review Eileen :) Headed to your page now :)

[Nisreen]

Seems like someone was a bit too much
riding your patience too thin
i guess some people are blind to love

it happens

[AaronFreitas]

Thank you my friend... I saw your pic on someone elses page and didn't know how you weren't my friend so I sent you one :) Hope all is well with you

[Nisreen]

It's all good Aaron. I am Nisreen :)

[AaronFreitas]

Nope... you will always be NisreenA to me lol

[Nisreen]

lol
alright it sounds better anyways :)

[Jake Kokoris]

Stirring, simple, and potent. This was a very strong poem. Keep writing.

[AaronFreitas]

Thank you very much Jake :)

[Angela Sparks]

The sound and full words of regret. A very strong poem.
"The damage was done; it was too late
The second I helped you I sealed my fate"
You can never change the past, but it's effected your future. You helped, but got nothing in return. Human kind and our vile and sometimes twisted ways has found meaning in your poetry in a very strong meaning. Love it:) plan on reading up on more of your work. Thank you for sharing

[AaronFreitas]

Definitely can't change the past and it's changed the entire path of my life. I'm glad you enjoyed it. It was honest and kind of soul searched to write this one. Cute new pic btw.... appreciate your review Angela :) Hope all is well for you!

[Angela Sparks]

Thanks:) and it's no problem at all

[Riley Justine]

This poem really shows the nature of humankind, and I love it. Amazingly written!

[AaronFreitas]

We never know what goes through others minds. We don't know if they are genuine or just playing a role... that's what this was about. Glad you liked it :)