Devil On My Shoulder/Winters Interlude

Sometimes we go through "Winters" in our lives...

Devil on my Shoulder

A Poem by Colton Warr

You should set her free

Unleash her to this world without you

To you, heartbreak is nothing new 

I beg of you, I plea 

Unshackle her from your chains

What are you trying to prove?

She is something you can afford to lose

I promise, it won't feel like a million pains

Let the winter make you cold 

Pull the trigger, be bold 

You will find a new hand to hold

One whose hair and heart will be gold 

Escape this mirage 

Your emotions a messy collage 

Temptation a bearing barrage 

Give in to me, please 

I can make it a breeze 

Again I say, you should set her free

   *****

Winters Interlude

A Poem by Colton Warr 

My heart burns with your desire

A fireplace melting the night for our love

Your voice sounds of a thousand Angels in a choir

You, my love, I put nothing above

Even though we are apart, I can feel your heat 

Saving me from this brutal winter 

Lay your head on my heartbeat 

Watch how fast I can become a sinner

I can still smell the aroma of your flame 

Blazing out of control 

You are something that cannot be tame

Would you please burn down my soul 

But what if this flame of ours goes out? 

What if the cold returns? 

All of our heat doused 

And what if I see her...

Don't let the winter make you cold 

But what if my eyes go astray? 

And I see her green and gold 

Would she be enough to take me away? 

I would then be graced with a different heat

You cast aside and sold 

You without a heartbeat 

I am warm and you are cold 

Reviews

[Devons]

I wondered at first why these two poems were placed here together but I think they are two sides of the same coin. They could be separate, but they could also be all one, in a sense. Their coupling together works too well though, I think, for them to be completely separated.
I recognise in both pieces something of myself, and when taken together that identification is even stronger. It takes thought and feeling, an objective introspection to observe the complexities of one's own character, and the regretful negatives that arise from experience. In essence, an honest appraisal of the shortcomings of human nature. It's relatively rare, I think, to come across a wisdom and honesty from the male perspective (possibly because it is so often perceived as dislikeable - particularly by women).
I believe the greatest strength in writing is a sense of reality, and seeing things for what they are (there is wisdom in acceptance). But also, being able to do this with meaning and depth poetically reinforces that strength. However imperfectly. I think you achieved that here.

[Colton Warr]

Well thank you very much! I spent many nights trying to decide whether I wanted these two to be two separate pieces or apart of the same one. Ultimately I felt as you do, I thought their coupling worked too well for me not to put them together. I'm happy you were able to see yourself in this piece, I think many of us can relate. I agree that a sense of reality is important in a writers work. I think that offers a certain feeling of relation for the reader and allows them to, for a moment, connect with the writer and the thoughts and emotion that they are conveying. Thank you so much! I'm glad you enjoyed this piece here! Thank you for stopping by and giving it a read!

[Onyia-Ali, Kingsley Chu..]

You really crafted something her, out of emotional discharge. Well done.

[Colton Warr]

Thank you very much! I appreciate you saying that and I'm glad you liked them! Thanks for giving them a read!

[Maryem Sumyta]

both matches pretty well....good job...:)

[Colton Warr]

Thank you very much! I'm glad you liked them! Thanks for reading!

[Maryem Sumyta]

you're welcome. :)

[Shane Mohamed]

Both poems are superb, really. One of someone who cannot stand their partner, and would go to all extents to lose them, and the other of an aroused lover that cannot stand the fact of seeing their lover gone. Two different aspects; amazing execution. I like how you would sometimes rhyme, but would loosen up in the other stanza. Amazing.

[Colton Warr]

Thank you so much Shane!! I appreciate you taking the time out to read this and I do appreciate the kind words! I'm glad you enjoyed!

[GreenEyedPoet]

These two poems go well together, and I love the concept of hot/cold in them. Great pieces! :)

[Colton Warr]

Thank you so much! I'm glad you enjoyed them, thanks for reading!

[Jeremy Hiles]

Great job! Your words and thoughts flowed very well!

[Colton Warr]

Thank you Jeremy! I appreciate the kind words! Thanks for reading!

[Kimberly Miller]

Wonderful job! Your words flow well and you really bring your ideas out into the open!

[Colton Warr]

Thank you so much! I'm glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for reading!

[Jeremy Hiles]

You are welcome! Thank you for writing! It was my pleasure to read it!

[Abilash Uttama]

beautiful poem, sometimes it is hard to let someone go even if we know it's better for both of us. nice use of imagery to portray emotions. wonderful work !

[Colton Warr]

Thank you very much!! Thanks for giving this a read! I'm glad you liked it!

[....................]

Sounds like you have a lot on your mind and a tough decision to make. Hope it works out!

[Colton Warr]

Indeed I do! Thanks for giving this a read!

[....................]

You are quite welcome!

[Mary Bradley]

Well written and heartfelt poems Colton Warr :-) ... I'd feel the emotions warring beneath the love , hard to let go uncertain to hold on to . Than you for sharing .

[Colton Warr]

Thank you so much! I'm glad that you enjoyed the two pieces and got what I was trying to convey! Thanks for reading!

[CA Anurag Sharma]

"Escape this mirage
Your emotions a messy collage
Temptation a bearing barrage"...
a beautiful piece this one...

[Colton Warr]

Thank you so much! I appreciate you stopping by and giving this a read! Glad you liked it! Thanks again!

[CA Anurag Sharma]

You are welcome :)