The Desert King

whose playground is this?

You

are but

a speck of dust

a mere dot on an empty page

an insignificant afterthought

amongst this vast desert

of beauty and desolation

which I alone

created

 

You

have polluted

my glorious landscape

with your petty whims

 obscene desires

and arrogant need

to control and manipulate

things

not of your domain

 

understanding is not

a virtue you possess

for if you did

you would then

know my

name

 

Crimson Light

Desert Night

Never again

a SpiritBright

GODS’ Word was spoken

burnt and scarred

wings seared

bones broken

 cast out

forgotten

thrown aside

for an act of pride

I fell

Made My Hell

and devour all

 Who Enter

 

and that means

 

YOU

 

you dung infested arrogant little b******s…

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Author's Note

I wrote this a few months back- did a twick here and there-In this piece Lucifer is a little pissed. I centered this piece as I felt it was a better fit for the overall effect.

Reviews

[Jackie Blissett]

Dear Bob,

an interesting idea. At first I thought you were talking in the persona of God, so it was a surprise to see that it was the devil...if I'm right? That's what I got anyway. I loved the third stanza, the flow of the one word falling into another, and the simple but beautiful and disturbing images they created. Wasn't too sure about the last line though. It didn't seem to fit in with the rest of the poem. But i suppose the devil wouldn't give a toss though would he, so I suppose you were keeping to the persona.

Clever and entertaining.
I like it when I find a poet I enjoy reading. It gives me something too look out for and not be lost in a sea of strange names and avatars.

Best Wishes
Jackie

[tinalouise]

That boomed in a tone that would make the toughest, quake. Incredible power and passion driven by a mighty pen. I tingled at the pleasure of this turned-on-its-head piece that was you at your very best Bob.

As to ownership of the playground - its 'ours' !!

Brilliant to find you so powered.

Namaste,
TIna x

[Freder Fredersen (aka G..]

Ah, I always like to read from old Lu's perspective. I love the seething tone you used. Also that jab at the end says much more than it says. I AM a " dung infested arrogant little b*****d" lol! I think we all are. If Lu and the Great Engineer actually exist, then even moreso. Good writing my friend. You haven't failed me once thus far. Each time I read your words I am completely entertained, and more importantly: it made me think.

May good times find you well, and hard times find you game!

Your "dung infested arrogant little" fan,
FF

[Viper9]

Ha! Wasn't expecting that ending - -made me sputter. :)

I like the Lucifer as God aspect. Gives the whole thing the right kind of ambivalence.

[Beatrice Boyle (Grandm..]

Wow Bob...why don't you tell us how you REALLY feel!!

This could have been written about you know who instead of the Devil...but wait...aren't they one and the same??????

Loved this...typically you!

Bea