This is an old half-written poem of mine which I just completed for you.

I feel the demon within rising
my heart beats raging fast
oh, the feeling is so exciting
will I be able this time to last?

the demon flows in my veins
the foul beast is full of vanity
this time I hope he remains
and does not flee with my sanity

ooh, my thoughts are running wild
everything seems to be speeding
I feel like a frightened child
where is the beast going to lead me?

©2010 Nikolaos D. Skordilis

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  • alvinwriter on Nov 28, 2010

    Frightening! Makes you think of the possibilities…

  • xyz999 on Nov 28, 2010

    Scary, yet captivating. Great Poem!

  • lapasan on Nov 28, 2010

    Thanks for completing the poem and sharing it to us.

  • Sharpedon on Nov 29, 2010

    Thank you for your comments.

  • bigpapadan on Nov 29, 2010

    Great job at getting the emotion in… I only wish there was more to the story, you had me looking around the corner… LOL

  • Davanita on Nov 29, 2010

    I think we all have this demon. Some of us know him a little better than others do. Thanks for sharing this poem.

  • albert1jemi on Nov 29, 2010

    great share

  • Colleen Ludgate on Nov 29, 2010

    This poem can be a metaphor for many struggles we deal with in life…good work

  • Sharpedon on Nov 29, 2010

    Thank you for your comments.

    @bigpapadan I was indeed quite emotional when I started this,in a negative manner..I was actually so restless that I wasn’t able to complete it,and then I forgot about it.

    @davanita Indeed.And some of us sort of “control” him,while some others are being controlled by him.

    @Colleen It was indeed a metaphor,spot on.

  • Michael R on Nov 29, 2010

    I like your poem. I prefer to read about something dark with poetry. Thanks for sharing.

  • Sharpedon on Nov 29, 2010

    Thanks Michael.
    You should check my blog http://vampirelles.blogspot.com
    then,I’ve written some quite dark stuff,with more waiting to be released from the “pipeline” : )

  • dino renaldo on Nov 29, 2010

    i like this post

  • gaby7 on Nov 30, 2010

    This one raises temperatures! I felt so frightened by this poem, a testimony that it was a well crafted piece! Thanks Sharpedon!

  • Poetic Enigma on Nov 30, 2010

    This is a great poem, very well composed! Thanks for sharing

  • Christine Ramsay on Nov 30, 2010

    A really well expressed poem. I think the demon is in us all.

    Christine

  • Sharpedon on Nov 30, 2010

    Thank you for your kind comments,they are much appreciated.
    @ gaby7 I have even more frightening stuff at the back of my head but I don’t publish them,I fear I will be censored :p

  • Roe2115 on Nov 30, 2010

    Great poem. It’s dark and suspenseful.

  • J M Lennox on Dec 1, 2010

    Temptation is a powerful thing. It takes more strength of will to fight against it than to give in, regardless of how much we want to.

  • Phoenix Montoya on Dec 1, 2010

    I guess everybody has something dark within themselves lol… Its a good thing most of us can control these things. Enjoyed the read, thanks.

  • Goodselfme on Dec 3, 2010

    Well penned from the title to the finish. The feelings are vividly expressed.

  • s j tubrazy on Jan 16, 2011

    I am impressed really , plz keep it up.

  • s j tubrazy on Jan 16, 2011

    I am impressed really

  • pippe vonkuhne on Feb 26, 2011

    Putting fire into words. A job well done. Thanks for the post Sharpedon.

  • Sharpedon on Mar 7, 2011

    Thank you for your kind and encouraging comments.
    Sorry I have not been active here lately..

  • MAX on Oct 24, 2011

    IT’S something i wanted to say……..too beautiful

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