Demons

by Brenda   Mar 21, 2017


We all have demons
of some sort-
They can be devilish imps
hiding about in our pockets,
or they can be like deranged monkeys
clawing at our backs,
shrieking in our ears-
-
Most days I succeed
with keeping mine
locked up tight,
straight jackets snug,
their mouths firmly zipped shut-
-
Some days things just come unhinged.
And that spinning top
perched so precariously
on that ledge of sanity
suddenly flies into oblivion,
shattering what was
my serenity-
-
Back to ground zero,
re-start, re-set,
count to ten,
here I go again...

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  • 7 years ago

    by ddavidd

    Some days we just write delightful pieces like this one!!

    • 7 years ago

      by Brenda

      Thank you Frank, I appreciate your comments.

  • 7 years ago

    by Ben Pickard

    Back to ground zero,
    re-start, re-set,
    count to ten,
    here I go again

    ^^
    This is a brilliant/dramatic end.
    Your poetry always dices life up into palatable little chunks, Brenda, and that's a rare skill.

    Well done on this,

    Ben

    • 7 years ago

      by Brenda

      Thank you so much Ben. I guess we all look at life from different angles, on here I finally found a place I can express those. I appreciate your thoughts as always. Take care-

  • 7 years ago

    by Em

    Brenda, we all have these demons, some in our heads and others can be addictions but we're all fighting something.
    Take care, Em

    • 7 years ago

      by Brenda

      Thank you Em, some days getting through a day can be a challenge, especially month end for me, lol.

  • 7 years ago

    by CJ Maleney

    I read this when I should have been sleeping, sometimes insomnia gives you a little gift that you otherwise might have missed.

    A very thought provoking piece and one I can relate to.

    Well done

    Craig

    • 7 years ago

      by Brenda

      Craig, thank you so much! I appreciate your comments, hopefully you will get some sleep tonight.

  • 7 years ago

    by deeplydesturbed

    Brenda,
    It seems its a week for facing demons. sometimes, as much as we try to hide them away, they always find a way out..
    your poems portrays keeping them locked up well, then the ending.. ohh i know how this feels.

    just know we are all here to help if you need it..

    D.D

    • 7 years ago

      by Brenda

      Nams, thank you! I'm doing good, We all have those days...it's always count to ten or 100 and re-center before my head blows off, lol.

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