My Little Demons

 

There are these little demons,swirling 'round my head,
little ghosts from the past,dancing 'round my bed...
I wake at night in a cold sweating fright,
shaken and alone in the darkness of the night...
I fight these little demons with all of my might,
but do I really have the right?
but do I really see the light?
why am I so cold and alone tonight?

I fight my little demons,the ghosts from my past,
and I sit and wonder, how long it's going to last...

And when it all is through,
my thoughts reach out to you,
but you don't care,you're not there,
I wake myself reaching for the air...

I fight my little demons,the ghosts from my past,
and I sit and wonder, how long it's going to last...

In the darkness all alone,
there's nobody here,there's nobody home,
what's my name,what's my shame,
and what the Hell is My Claim to Fame?

I fight my little demons,the ghosts from my past,
and I sit and wonder, how long it's going to last...

Have I touched the world,have I done my part?
Do I have a special girl, where I can place my heart?
Will I die all alone,will they remember me?
What about my soul,when will I be set free?

I fight my little demons,the ghosts from my past,
and I sit and wonder, how long it's going to last...

Why do I bleed to justify their greed,
Why do they try to make me bleed?
Why do they deny or feel my need?
Why do I feel like a demon seed?

I fight my little demons,the ghosts from my past,
and I sit and wonder, how long it's going to last...

LonelySoul

Reviews

[The High Poet]

Very nice write, I do see the similarities to my poem. Thanks for the sharing it with me. I can relate to your words in so many ways. I have had night terrors since I was a kid, things that would make horror movies look like PG. Some are ghosts from my past and others I can't explain. Once again thanks for pointing me to this poem :)

[Girl Friday (Sarah W.)]

I fight my little demons...don't we all? Loved the way that you brought this to life. Something that we all see and feel is suddenly right here in living color before me. The wording was great; it was conversational and gritty. Well written, I'm glad I stumbled over here.

[thundergod]

all i can say is wow.............emotions flow thru dis poem
besides u have rhymed it so perfectly..........really liked it

[Nautili]

wow...very raw and emotional. "Why do i feel like a demon seed?" That line was heartwrenching, since I'm sure you were able to capture the feeling of living under a curse, that many experience. My hope is that you realize yuu are a child of God and that your existence does truly matter.... for there is only one you. Cliche, but true!

[Penny Dreadful]

"I fight my little demons,the ghosts from my past,
and I sit and wonder, how long it's going to last..."

I love this part! I can really relate to it.

good job.

xxxxxxx

[Chloe..Across the Unive..]

for me this is an intense poem .. it speaks to me as i have as most do those little nightly visitors ... this is exceptional, Michael.. the rhythm is just right .. and the message you are conveying is very well expressed.. demons and ghosts s dancing round a , my bed..what an image .. thanks for sharing your talent with us .

Chloe
xoxo