a faceless man (the blocks)

two characters from a previous write (faceless man and the kid) return to inflict mayhem

a man now known for absent face

has turned spent love to violent

(words) deeds.

the blocks, once so carefully arranged,

are swept away by an arm of straw

to skitter ‘cross the floor like teeth

dislodged by selfish thought,

his stock in trade…

his hell-bent rage.

 

the kid now works apprenticed hours,

to burn and learn malevolence;

the hurt once caused by fevered love

has turned that warmth to glacier

spinning, deranged and much too fast

to care about discarded blocks that, once

akin to order, now are shifting shape.

 

the faceless man’s complacency

toward this change of light turned dark

is called success;

he views the kid, now proudly carved

to his own likeness;

his arrogant sneer,

his cackling laugh.

 

dan © 2015

Music: "Eyes Without a Face," by Billy Idol

Author's Note

Reviews

[Brittany Zedalis]

When I scrolled down to leave a review and saw that you have a Billy Idol video on this (my volume is down so I didn't hear it playing) I literally gave a pathetically girlish shriek. I love Billy Idol. xD

I also love the piece you've written. It kept my attention all the way through.

[dan]

Billy Idol was one of the most underrated artists in my lifetime. He started in a punk band in the late '70s, I believe it was called Generation X...that band format held him back and when he went solo (with White Wedding) he garnered some of the accolades he deserved. Thanks so much for your read/review (and give my regards to Billy). take care...dan

[Brittany Zedalis]

You're welcome :) Now I'm going to listen to White Wedding. xD

[modtoddinc]

ahh yes, Generation X, brings back some good memories.

[ANTO]

Check out Cyberpunk - its the most ahead of its time album ever (for its time, lol)

[dan]

Anto, I just jotted it down, Cyberpunk...I promise you that I will indeed give it a whirl. Thanks! take care...dan

[ANTO]

Its a concept album Dan - best listened start to finish my friend. 45 mins long i think
heres the album tracks in the correct order on YT
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL07BhyBuAfK-sLV4SkGuktknIiaJLuMMO