DEMONS

it's a poem about trying to leave past hurts exactly there, in the past but at times little things can trigger a memory like a song, a place, etc and fighting to let go of them

DEMONS:

 

Everyone has demons

That infiltrate their lives

I try to never think of them

And I’ve tried to sever ties

 

But there lurking in the background

Then sometimes! They raise they’re head

Through hearing an old song

Or by a phrase that someone’s said

 

At times I’ve thought I’d let them go

 Then they’ll catch me unaware

They’ll project a haunting image

To remind me their still there

 

I’ve prayed and I’ve sworn forgiveness

But I must have it all wrong

Cause no matter what I’ve tried so far

I can’t make them say so long

 

Sometimes some things can happen

That may give you the chance

To confront and face these demons

But! Should I retrace that dance?

 

Will it give me closure?

To this unsealing demon scar

Or will it take me to the edge

And push me beyond too far

 

I want to close this painful wound

And fill its space with light

So I can move on with my life

With no demons in my sight.

 

Written by Mandi Reddan

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