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    Serpent's Bite

    There is a path worn into the carpet Slight discoloration after constant pacing Pitch-black sky like a starless tarpit War is raging with this demon I’m facing   He calls my bluff about fearing death With insults meant as a means to kill me slow Spit...

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    • Man, that vault holds gems. Great piece.
      Favorite line
      “He calls my bluff about fearing death

      With insults meant as a means to kill me slow”

      • Thanks so much for reading and your kind words, Fia. So glad you connected with the write my friend. I love those lines as well, the vault has many layers indeed, but some are also incomplete or rough drafts, or will never see the light of day. lol. Appreciate you, cuz.

        Damian

    • This smacks so hard of facing down the demons. It’s funny how bluffing can actually lead to the footing we need. There’s no retreat in this one. Just solid, bite me attitude…even as a bluff it carries the sting. The mistakes we make are lessons for farther down the road. It’s best not to forget their making, but their purpose is actually healing. If we let it. Powerful piece, my friend

      • Thanks so much for reading and your kind words, Willow. So glad you connected with the write my friend. The familiar sting always lingers beneath the surface, it’s a reminder to not forget the past but learn from it. Your analysis is spot on as usual, it must be the kindred spirt effect. I got the memo, I brought the hot chocolate to go with marshmallows, the bonfire awaits us. Appreciate you.

        Damian

    • Thanks so much for reading and your kind words, Keith. So glad you connected with the write my friend. Well it’s nice to see you back brother, you’ve been missed around here. Always grateful for your continued support it means a lot to me. Appreciate you.

      Damian

    • Sometimes its best to face em square on isn’t it .. but then I guess that’s where these fine words are coming from .. well there, and that seemingly bottomless vault you guard well and keep drawing from .. Write on brother D .. Neville 😎👍

      • Thanks so much for reading and your kind words, Neville. So glad you connected with the write my friend. Sometimes there isn’t a choice once you reach a certain point, but yes experience is often painful in its teachings. Plus eventually one gets tired of running eventually. Appreciate you.

        Damian

    • Excellent write up. That last line sets the reader up perfectly to loop back to the beginning and read this again. The cycle to start this over again gels perfectly with the cycle of the struggle you writ about. Deep stuff and worth every read one gives it.

      • Thanks so much for reading and your kind words, Brandon. So glad you connected with the write my friend. Some of that looping cycle comes from many summers of songwriting. Appreciate you.

        Damian

    • Next level shadow work, bro
      This vibe resonates with me on a level unspoken
      Into the poetic crypt it goes

      Much respect

      Naaj

      • Thanks so much for reading and your kind words, Naaj. So glad you connected with the write my friend. Means a lot to me coming from a talented writer like yourself my brother. Much respect.. Appreciate you.

        Damian

    • The worn path, the rising heat, the serpent’s bite. It all feels like the shape of an old struggle finally seen in full light.

      • Thanks so much for reading and your kind words, CG. So glad you connected with the write my friend. Your commentary is so spot on, thank you for your continued support. Appreciate you.

        Damian

    • We’ve all been bit by something in our past. Volunteering to carry the venom through life is never a good idea. Good one, Damian.

      • Thanks so much for reading and your kind words, Tim. So glad you connected with the write my friend. A very true statement indeed. Appreciate you.

        Damian

    • I like the observation on the carpet, where it’s more worn out due to use (pacing) which also shows the pacing in the piece.
      Strong write my friend. Well done.

      • Thanks so much for reading and your kind words, Wally. So glad you connected with the write my friend. I do pace a lot whether I’m anxious or when deep thinking or sometimes both. Appreciate you.

        Damian

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    All I'm Asking

    Another spirt in a quagmire Selling off dignity just to get by Inflated egos that conspire Adding layers to a perpetual lie   Sycophants always fall in line Empty vessels lacking a spine   This world so full of sorrow Throwing obstacles in the way All I’m asking of...

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    • It is a bit musical. I wish for a better day, each and every day. That deer lost in headlights is so true

      • Thanks so much for reading and your kind words, Fia. So glad you connected with the write my friend. A lot of us do wish for better days, that’s for sure. It has a musical feel is on point, it pretty much demanded to be that way, I just followed along for the ride. Appreciate you, cuz.

        Damian

    • I agree.

      Thank you for putting it into words so eloquently.

    • Got my foot tapping away from the off to the end and back again .. Nice one too sir . Neville

      • Thanks so much for reading and your kind words, Neville. So glad you connected with the write my friend. It does have a bit of a rhythm. Thank you for your continued support kind sir. Appreciate you.

        Damian

      • I like how this feels angry and tenderly thought at the same time. I like that hopefulness in the dark

        • Thanks so much for reading and your kind words, Brandon. So glad you connected with the write my friend. Appreciate you.

          Damian

    • Damian the fire in the eyes of those zealous followers of the pied piper elevated to guru status is painted in your poem with fire and smoke. Truly a smoking great poem that is as strong emotionally as it is rhythmically. You have real talent my friend.

      John

      • Thanks so much for reading and your kind words, John. So glad you connected with the write my friend. Really loved the way you described the write in your eyes my friend. Thank you for your continued support. Appreciate you.

        Damian

    • I don’t think I’ve seen subterfuge used in poetry before and you made it fit and feel perfect.
      I think many of us are feeling the same way, especially with the way the world is going.
      Excellent write sir.

      • Thanks so much for reading and your kind words, Wally. So glad you connected with the write my friend. I like using odd words or hardly used words from time to time. When I can make them fit of course. lol. The world is very fragile at the moment. Appreciate you.

        Damian

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    Once You Start

    Why do you keep avoiding all accountability?Always looking to blame others for the fallout Course behavior fueling a total lack of stabilityWaking up to find yourself in a world of doubt Noose tightens as the tension starts to buildThis house of...

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    • 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

    • 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

    • 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

    • Wonderfully penned Damian. I know I’m late to this but I hope you had a great birthday.
      W

      • Thanks so much for reading and your kind words, Wally. So glad you connected with the write my friend. Better late than never goes the saying. lol. I did have a pretty good birthday. Appreciate you.

        Damian

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