The Devil,
Master of lies and liars,
a most cunning serpent which
speaks with a split tongue;
wavering from side to side as
it licks with delight from
the cess pool of mediocrity.
Oh yes,
Under the guise of community,
charity and the environment he
coddles the proud yet, foolish.
Truth he constricts
as an act of charity.
Rattling his tail upon
his platform of false humility-
his legions follow.
Oh yes. . . “Yes,
look ahead my people.
Your worldly crown lies
just on the horizon.
Trust not, to look down
where the pool thickens.
Hold your heads up high.
Rationalize and justify
all means to an end and
I will bridge your journey.”
Oh, yes. . . “Yes,
sweet, sweet vanity,
the world is yours.
There’s no real right or wrong;
neither heaven nor hell. . .
Oh vanity. . .ooh!
You wear it proud, you wear it so well.
Put on your large hats and
hop on the complacency train.
After all,
you have only one life to live and
you've got plenty. . .of time.
Trust me."
Author notes
Inspired by "Lost In A Universal Thought"
A contest entry
- Make me write again!!! by Mykeee.
2000 points, ended December 1, 2008, 9 entries
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest - I Want You to .:.Scare.:. Me!! by DecorusApparatus.
550 points, ended January 5, 31 entries
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
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evil speaks in many ways but reading your poem gave me goosebumps there was so many good lines i couldnt pick a favourite you done so well to keep the reader captivated in the spell well done you have done yourself proud
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Thank you sooo much
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Thankyou so very much for entering this poem into my contest. This is truly unlike anything that I have ever read before. There is a depth to this poem that is in a way philosophical and several of the lines are very haunting. The language used it complex and delicate which I really apprecitate and you have an amazing vocabulary. The last stanza really tied it together.
"Oh, yes. . . “Yes,
sweet, sweet vanity,
the world is yours.
There’s no real right or wrong;
neither heaven nor hell. . ."
This is definitely a thought inspiring poem. Thankyou very much for entering it into my contest!!
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You're very welcome, and thank you so much
~Mary O
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Wow! Wormwood unmasked! A start and poetic treatment of the influence of unseen evil.
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Like that "Wormwood unmasked!" Thank you, Siderea.
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very interesting - liked how you continued the theme. Thanks for entering
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You're very welcome, and thank you, Mykeee
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Very interesting content. Has provided curiosity with a boost. Well constructed and presented. A really good write.
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Thank you, rbruce
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Wow very interesting. This will get her thinking and writing again I hope.
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Thank you, I hope so
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