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!

[Jordan Varner]

I LOVE these. Very well written. These two beautiful poems tell a story, and they do so in the best way. Great job.

[Colton Warr]

Thank you very much for the kind words, my friend! Thanks for reading this and commenting!

[Coyote Poetry]

I enjoyed the poetry. I like poetry that ask questions.
"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..."
I like the tone of poem leading to the strong ending. The two poems worked very well together. Thank you for sharing the excellent poetry.
Coyote

[Colton Warr]

Thank you very much for the positive words, Coyote! Always good to hear from you. Thanks for reading them and I am ecstatic that you liked them! Thanks again!

[Coyote Poetry]

You are welcome.

[Saddam]

It is nice effort and unique too.
Interesting write friend.

[Colton Warr]

Thank you very much!! I appreciate you reading them and commenting! Thank you!

[Emily]

I like the idea of putting 2 poems together.
Well done!
Great Write!!

[Colton Warr]

Thank you Emily! I appreciate you stopping by and giving them a read! I'm glad you enjoyed them! Thanks again!

[Sami Khalil]

Two poems to read the readers and be highly appreciative. You pen with talent in any season...:)......

[Colton Warr]

Thank you very much Sami, your kind words are always greatly appreciated! I'm glad you liked them, and as always, thanks for giving my craft a read!

[Sami Khalil]

Yep. You are welcome...:)........

[Jamestown]

This write is well written, thanks for sending it my way I appreciate it.
b-blessed!

[Colton Warr]

You're absolutely welcome! Thanks for giving this a read and for the kind words!