Why do you keep avoiding all accountability?
Always looking to blame others for the fallout
Course behavior fueling a total lack of stability
Waking up to find yourself in a world of doubt
Noose tightens as the tension starts to build
This house of lies is cracking under pressure
That spotlight burns as blood is being spilled
Rotting from the inside still you find pleasure
What did you sell for all that fucking wealth?
It seems the answer is pretty obvious isn’t it?
Bankrupt of empathy as evil moves so stealth
Once you start it becomes impossible to quit
Copyright @ Damian DeadLove 2026
hello dearest Damian great write I find it is the side of me I encourage so often rules…I channel a lot of stuff due to empathy I can feel the world…then from there it is up to me to feed it or reject it…I think your morality is right on ❤️
Thanks so much for reading and your kind words, Brenda. So glad you connected with the write my friend. Empathy is important to morality and also it’s the guiding light of my observations of the world. It can be frustrating witnessing that there are some folks out there who don’t seem to have any empathy in them. So naturally as a writer I write about those kinda things. Appreciate you.
Damian
You know some people never grow up and feel that the other person is always the one that is wrong. This is definitely on point.
Thanks so much for reading and your kind words, Fia. So glad you connected with the write my friend. Some don’t wanna grow up that’s for sure. Appreciate you, cuz.
Damian
I had to chuckle reading the intro. I have a friend who used to say “Stop being younger than me, dammit!”
Reading through the poem I was struck by how powerful it is in its subtlety. You say so much without skirting closer than the edges, stirring thought and almost forcing eye contact with the subject. Apathetic, sadistic narcissist. That’s the person this speaks of…but those terms should be in all caps, I think. Another thought provoking, spot on piece, my friend
Thanks so much for reading and your kind words, Willow. So glad you connected with the write my friend. I chuckled when J.J. said it, I expect those kind of comments from him as many summers as we go back. lol.
“You say so much without skirting closer than the edges, stirring thought and almost forcing eye contact with the subject.”
Those lines mean so much to me my friend, one of the kindest compliments I have ever gotten about my work. Thank you! It probably should be in all caps, but I was trying to use some restraint. lol. Appreciate you.
Damian
Such a relevant write… well done dear poet
Thanks so much for reading and your kind words, S. So glad you connected with the write my friend. Nice to see you back again. Appreciate you.
Damian
Sometimes you just can’t understand the motives of people and why they do what they do…why they act the way they do. George Carlin said don’t give a shit about anything. At times, that’s good advice.
Thanks so much for reading and your kind words, Tim. So glad you connected with the write my friend. I agree with you, a lot of times I don’t understand the motives of some but a lot of times it’s also painfully obvious what those motives are. Carlin was right in many aspects about life, but it’s kinda on a person to person (situation to situation) basis when that advice works best or is a good thing. Something’s do require attention though. One must stay vigilant. Appreciate you.
Damian
Well happy birthday then, Damian. You don’t look a day older than yesterday!
Your rhymes are on point, sir. The message obviously, too. But, shouldn’t you be writing about something epic from your birthday?! LOL. It’s a milestone every year, is it not?
Thanks so much for reading and your kind words, Mark. So glad you connected with the write my friend. Thanks for the b-day wishes brother. Why didn’t I think of writing something epic for my birthday? I guess I’m slowing down a little. LOL. It is a milestone every year indeed. Thank you for your continued support. Appreciate you.
Damian
I feel every word of this.
Thank you so much for sharing.
Thanks so much for reading and your kind words, P. So glad you connected with the write my friend. You’re most welcome. Appreciate you.
Damian
Damian you write the theme of selling the soul for wealth with the perfect rhythm to carry the banner of your message with striking power and superb song writing. I love what you do with words.
John
Thanks so much for reading and your kind words, John. So glad you connected with the write my friend. Unfortunately it’s a reoccurring theme in a lot of my writes, I reckon it also has a lot to do with what I observe in the world. Thank you for the support. Appreciate you.
Damian
This is deeply inspiring, tempered with sagacious wisdom…making keen observations
without accusations. Using poetry as a crossbow is indeed your expertise, bro
Much respect
Naaj
Thanks so much for reading and your kind words, Naaj. So glad you connected with the write my friend. Brother, that comment was pure poetry and I’m honored to receive it. “Using poetry as a crossbow.” I dig that! Appreciate you.
Damian
Hello 👋 Damien this is really deep,
I unfortunately am living with someone like this who is constantly blaming me for everything and takes no responsibility for his actions.
Thanks for sharing this.
Thanks so much for reading and your kind words, Lizz. So glad you connected with the write my friend. Unfortunate indeed, you shouldn’t have to live like that, you’re welcome I hope your situation improves. Appreciate you.
Damian