There is no cure for the Wicked

Ruined,

but not entirely.

Despite your best efforts,

Traces of my former self still remain,

though very badly mutilated.

I am no longer bitter,

but I am sad.

Not for me, but for you.

I was once of the impression that it was

not possible to live without a heart,

But you falsify this theory entirely. 

You are plagued with heartlessness,

uncaring, unfeeling, and unkind.

A shell of a man, hollowed inside.

I must ask that you please keep your distance,

come too close and you might infect us all.

From what I hear, it's quite catching.

How desperately lonely it must be.

Reviews

[Just Another Writer]

Very good... I can feel your emotion and struggle to be yourself in a world that's trying its hardest to tear you down. I liked your word choice as well.. the only thing I would change is "sad," because with all of the other creative adjectives.. it seems a bit out of place. Maybe try somber or downtrodden or melancholy. The last four lines are my favorite. I'm not sure why... they're beautifully composed, though. Good write!

[screamin'ian]

I can relate to this.

[Mockingbird]

something some of us can relate to. nice expression of feelings.

[Reaching for the clouds]

Holy s**t! This is really, really bitchy! lol

Powerful indeed.

[khalid]

true lovers cant be infected with fake ones. but how many true lovers are there?i am sure they are very rare. nicely written poem

[Incendiary Grievances]

This is perfect. Your poetry contains some of the most real emotions I have ever seen.

[BahmanPoet]

yeah...I love driven tragedy... keep on keeping on.

[god is not great, I am]

or rather...
Though badly mutilated,
traces of my former sell still remain,
despite your best efforts.

[Lost]

Mmm... I empathize with the sentiment, and it is so poignantly told. That guy and my ex-girlfriend deserve each other entirely. Cheers.

[Effy]

I like the imagery of 'a shell of a man'. Some people are like poison, they infect your thoughts.. I certainly know a few.