Bloodshot skies acting like a backdrop
Trees sway amongst a whispering wind
Redemption glows within the moonlight
While destruction lies around the bend
Seductive rivers carry manipulated beasts
Who bring war to those considered different
Hatred fuels these sinful calloused hearts
By using influence to seduce the innocent
Negative energy hidden behind a backbeat
Festering on the need of further manipulation
Words revealing truth always fall on deaf ears
Because no one seems to read the situation
The things I see are the stories I choose to write
This is nothing more than a typical Saturday night
Copyright @ Damian DeadLove 2024
I guess we all have our interpretations. I see a line of young people heading into a club or hanging out outside it to hear hip hop or rap. Many may disagree, but I see that kind of music as negative and detrimental. Just my two cents.
Thanks so much for reading and your kind words, Tim. So glad you connected with the write my friend. To me every kind of music or creative outlet has its negative sides, as well as its positives. Nothing in this world is exempt from good and evil. That’s just my two cents, for what they’re worth. lol. Appreciate you.
Damian
Hatred fuels sinful calloused hearts & words reveling truths always fall on deaf ears
Those lines stuck out to me.
Destruction and hatred are everywhere. Closed mindedness, deception, negativity…it all runs rampant. There are no safe spaces.
Phenomenal poem, my friend. So happy to read you again.
Thanks so much for reading and your kind words, Mary. So glad you connected with the write my friend. I loved those lines as well, you’re right there is no such thing as a safe place in the world’s current state. Happy to read your commentary again, hope your music projects are going well. Appreciate you.
Damian
Tremendous flow here, my friend.
Thanks so much for reading and your kind words, Thomas. So glad you connected with the write my friend. Appreciate you.
Damian
hello dearest Damian either they don’t read the situations or they are goading up to reveal what we know… through manipulation of a situation…they get me all the time this is one of your best in my opinion 💕
Thanks so much for reading and your kind words, Brenda. So glad you connected with the write my friend. I couldn’t agree with you more, the truth will hopefully be revealed. Appreciate you.
Damian
“While destruction lies around the bend”
It’s interesting how the word lies changes the entire tone when read as one definition over the other. This is such a cleverly written piece. And powerful, as you excel at, my friend
Thanks so much for reading and your kind words, Willow. So glad you connected with the write my friend. Loved that line as well. It is interesting how it changes the tone, I love the little things like that about writing, seems you do too. Nice to know I got company! Appreciate you.
Damian
Fanfuckingtastic Damian. Powerful and packs a tremendous punch!
Thanks so much for reading and your kind words, Keith. So glad you connected with the write my friend. I do what I can. lol. Appreciate you.
Damian
I kinda get an image of friends drifting apart maybe due to political differences.
Great ink, friend
Thanks so much for reading and your kind words, Nick. So glad you connected with the write my friend. I can see that, and that’s why I love poetry, every interpretation is open to the reader. Appreciate you.
Damian