Behemoth

by Grant Gilbert AKA Slash   Aug 1, 2008


Behemoth

The behemoth stands before me with a ruby skin like fire
Its chest a huge expanse on which the artist plies his trade
Upon its head a shining crown of silver
The tracks he leaves upon the ground shall only be followed in fear

For the tracks are huge and smack of speed
He has eyes that glow with the fury
Of the growling roar of his beating heart
A bellow not far from his steely lips

His very stance is that of power that lies within
So beware that you do not test his wrath
I fear that mercy is not within the beast
His very nature is to devour all before him

But fear not for I have tamed the beast
He, who bows to my very whim
As I whip him without the mercy he himself does not know
And with every blow he speeds us onward

I ride upon his back and scream with maniacal laughter
As he bows his head and puts muscular effort to his task
Hurling us forward at an insane speed
Covering miles in little more than a blink

Speed so fast I snatch for air to breathe
Hair whipping and clothes tearing at my body for release
And when sanity finally does prevail
I rein him in and force him to a stop

The behemoth Stands once more in the midday sun
V twin engine and gleaming chrome
Red spray job shining in the waning light
I look once more upon the beast, my latest ride

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01.08.2008

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  • 16 years ago

    by Sourav

    Very well written on a very unusual topic. I've found this very gripping and it's interesting all the way! Very enjoyable write.

  • 16 years ago

    by gracey grey

    Umm...... Correct me if I am wrong, but I think this poem is about your bike.......:)....... I think you and your bike are one. You do seem to love the rides. Very smart write; more or less a tribute?? Nice!! Loved how you describe a machine so well (hee hee). I couldn't have guessed if not for the last stanza. You mentioning "chrome" gave it away!!!

  • 16 years ago

    by Christopher Wry

    I see a hog man. Fun read was not sure till the last what it was. Good work keeping us guessing.

  • 16 years ago

    by Mr. Darcy

    Grant,

    I like this piece, its theme is refreshingly different for this site. The theme could be interpreted on two levels at least. The obvious one, the legendary Behemoth, such power and fury, but at the same time a magnificence that creates awe in the hearts of its enemies. You describe taming the beast, indeed riding it, using its power as your own.

    On the other hand this furious beast could be a metaphor to a demon that we all have inside each and every one of us. Coming to terms with our inner demons is perhaps the biggest battles any of us ever have to fight, but if we succeed, we then have learned to harness its power, like the Behemoth, we become stronger with its alliance.

    Well done

    Michael

  • 16 years ago

    by Jim McMillen the man within

    Grant if there is one thing I have learned about your writing is to never expect to have the faintest idea of each journey's destination.

    I have learned so well I am only along for the ride, so sit back and enjoy.
    and a fantastic ride it is 5/5+tax.....Jim

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