A demon in my view

A ravenous creature I once knew
the breath like a burning desire
and yet hope
I couldnt admire.
The words it began to say
would burst into flame
like a tear falling from an eye
always to return again.
It's wings fluttered
and sounded as knifes
diving into hate.
This demon it looked at me
and in its eyes I could see
all the things I would amount to be.
Soon all became silent
as he began to speak
his voice like nails on a chalk board.
He described to me,
in a calm tone
what would happen to me.
A small smile here
a small smile there
my life couldnt even compare
to the knowledge I would gain.
But knowledge isnt everything,
he said with a breath,
what you see isnt always what you get.
I wondered for a moment
then I replied
what would happen before my goodbye?
he smiled and said
before the day was threw
I'd understand what I was meant to do.
Sweep chimneys, no that wasnt it.
Read a book, my heart would be took.
Be me? Maybe that was the key
but he laughed at this and said
that I would know
I would feel it in my heart,
but he soon had to depart.

A demon in my view
so helpful to few.