I see the inside from far outside the boundaries While images of the exterior come from deep within My lasting impression of absolute angelic purity Wears the guise of explicitly lustful carnal sin
To say I am a liar would be God’s honest truth Yet I have never spoken falsely over so many ages I have shaped wise men from simple earthen clay Commanded lunacy be inflicted upon the wisest sages
What some see above would be my biggest downfall As what exists below is the very thing that lifts me While the light illuminates the slightest positivity It is inside darkness that my essence comes to be
A myriad of names can be called to bring me forth I can likewise be found under moniker of nameless Forcefully I shall direct the strong and the willful Or subtly coerce the humble souls wandering aimless
I appear to be two sides of a very complicated coin Tossed to the wind defining such a simple contradiction A seemingly benevolent demeanor draws so many close Only to find the malignant truth of malevolent infliction
Thanks Johnny. Looks like it may be obvious to those paying attention that there was a certain Rolling Stones song that served as the soundtrack to this piece. Pleased to meet you……..Have some courtesy
Have some sympathy, and some taste
Holy Schnikes – a creepy photo! Loving the last line…”Only to find the malignant truth of malevolent infliction”. Shackled and Crowned said it best…perfect!
Thanks friend. I like to close things out with a bit of dramatic flair if I can. I think this one did that. Glad you did too. I enjoy drawing from the darker places. It instills a certain emotion and inspiration.
Uh, yeah drawing from the darker places instills a certain emotion and inspiration. Top notch, as always!
I’ll be darned if that isn’t one of the more honest reflections I’ve heard in a while. I think we can all relate to the conflict between the self we aspire to be and present to the world, juxtaposed against the humanity of our true self that lies underneath. I’m not sure it’s always deception as much as just the reality of the human experience that we typically don’t take time to acknowledge because we all feel as if we’re the only ones like that and it’s uncomfortable. Great, thoughtful piece!
Daring and disturbingly thought provoking. You went there into the Dark and ferreted out riddles of the nature of Who and What, we do not wish to think about very deeply. Well done.
Takes me back to a discussion we had about my piece “Dancing with the Devil” and music that might inspire (conspire) in my writings. 😉 What I love best about your writings are that you illustrate the dark and fearsome so vividly, yet you are so pure of heart. Much love, John!
Thank you D. The darkness and light are just “two sides to MY very complicated coin”. Thank you also for the pure of heart comment. Not exactly sure how truthful it is but I do aspire to be the person my parents raised me to be. Just a WAY more colorful and experienced version of that person. LIVE LIFE. Thanks again.
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Pleased to meet you. Very well said. 🙂
Thanks Johnny. Looks like it may be obvious to those paying attention that there was a certain Rolling Stones song that served as the soundtrack to this piece. Pleased to meet you……..Have some courtesy
Have some sympathy, and some taste
Have a good one J.
Well said, my friend.
Perfect
Thank you
Holy Schnikes – a creepy photo! Loving the last line…”Only to find the malignant truth of malevolent infliction”. Shackled and Crowned said it best…perfect!
Thanks friend. I like to close things out with a bit of dramatic flair if I can. I think this one did that. Glad you did too. I enjoy drawing from the darker places. It instills a certain emotion and inspiration.
Uh, yeah drawing from the darker places instills a certain emotion and inspiration. Top notch, as always!
I’ll be darned if that isn’t one of the more honest reflections I’ve heard in a while. I think we can all relate to the conflict between the self we aspire to be and present to the world, juxtaposed against the humanity of our true self that lies underneath. I’m not sure it’s always deception as much as just the reality of the human experience that we typically don’t take time to acknowledge because we all feel as if we’re the only ones like that and it’s uncomfortable. Great, thoughtful piece!
Thanks Daren. Glad this provoked such deep thought and meaning for you.
Daring and disturbingly thought provoking. You went there into the Dark and ferreted out riddles of the nature of Who and What, we do not wish to think about very deeply. Well done.
Thank you Holly. I thrive in the Dark at times. Glad to see you here again my friend. Hope you are well.
Takes me back to a discussion we had about my piece “Dancing with the Devil” and music that might inspire (conspire) in my writings. 😉 What I love best about your writings are that you illustrate the dark and fearsome so vividly, yet you are so pure of heart. Much love, John!
Thank you D. The darkness and light are just “two sides to MY very complicated coin”. Thank you also for the pure of heart comment. Not exactly sure how truthful it is but I do aspire to be the person my parents raised me to be. Just a WAY more colorful and experienced version of that person. LIVE LIFE. Thanks again.