Devil in Disguise

It's been so long... hope you guys like it.

I saw you all alone; I could feel your pain

So I tried to help you find your way

You closed your eyes and took my hand

And trusted that happiness wasn’t far ahead

 

For so long we stayed on track

Getting over fears, never looking back

Without ever noticing the simplest change

I saw your smile and could see no more pain

 

Pain has a strange way of going away

But evil is something you can never change

The more I learned the more I pulled away

I didn’t want your demons in my way

 

The damage was done; it was too late

The second I helped you I sealed my fate

Good intentions turned to mistakes

Mistakes that only demons can create

 

You are the evilest of all, devil in disguise

You burned my heart with suicidal cries

I was a fool that you used from the start

And it would be you that ripped life apart

 

Another night I sit alone with my fears

Typing away these words hiding my tears

God give me the strength I need for tonight

Give me the strength to live this life

Reviews

[Gaurav Bhattacharya]

Reminds me of something I read recently about drowning in good intention. Sometimes best to direct these sort of cases to the professionals. Sure you'll be blessed for your efforts though. Some people are very difficult to help. All that aside, this was a great poem. Story-line, rhyme, rhythm - all perfect. :)

[AaronFreitas]

Some people are difficult to help... and while you think you're helping them they know what their intentions are and how to manipulate things to fall into place for themselves. "drowning in good intention"... I like that analogy :)

[micky]

Intense piece but defiantly a new fav of mine I love the dark feel it has...your words are well ut in this one...loved it :)

[AaronFreitas]

Thank you very much micky.... glad you liked it :)

[Tori]

I have not been on in a while but I am back and I like this poem because there seems to be allot of devils in disguise. Such as family friends and of course lovers. I have to say missed reading your writtings well done :)

[AaronFreitas]

Awww thanks Tori :) I'm glad you missed my writings... I appreciate that compliment. Of course lovers and some family and friends are Devils in Disguise. It's hard to figure out who truly cares about you. Thanks my friend hope to see you on here more :)

[Bonaventure Onuabuchi]

Seems you've helped someone who couldn't return the favour- but that's human-kind, you should know. It doesn't have to let you stray from the gift of nature; helping people who need your aid. The simple best thing you need doing is just that which you did in the last part of the poem-praying. Good work.

[AaronFreitas]

I can't even say they didn't return the favor... I opened my heart and helped them live and they tried to destroy my life. You live and learn my friend :)

[Aries1984]

Very relating. Its funny to be reading this now, knowing that just a couple days ago, my mom and I watched the Disney live action version of Cinderella. I've already seen that movie several times (it's been my favorite fairy tale since I was little lol). Anyway, There's a scene in the movie where the stepmother and stepsisters start calling Ella all these horrible names like Cinderwench, Dirtyella, and eventually they create the name Cinderella as we know it. In this particular scene, Cinderella is about to sit down with her stepmother and stepsisters to have breakfast, and instead the stepmother tells her that she can only eat her breakfast after all her work is done and that she can no longer eat with the rest of them. Basically she tells her to leave, get out, and all that. So Cinderella is forced to eat in the kitchen. She walks into the kitchen with her plate and right there and then has her emotional breaking point. I asked my mom, "Mom, think about this, this fairy tale is about the power of courage and most importantly KINDNESS of the heart. Just think about how much wickedness, a kind heart can take before it just snaps or breaks. How does a person go through this much mistreatment at the hands of another and still refrain from becoming the same monster that the one who mistreats them is?" Life certainly is a path of thorns.

[AaronFreitas]

It definitely is a path of thorns. We are constantly tested and pushed to our breaking point. We really do spend a life figuring out what we are made of. Thanks for your review buddy :)

[KWP]

Hard lessons in life that's for sure - but within your poetry you can learn to observe them and not be them - if one can master the art of observation then one can master life itself - nothing is ever lost from experience.

This write seems harsh and personal, like it is all right there staring you in the face and waiting for you to go through the usual motions to let it all subside back into the everywhen - and it will subside - if you let it that is ...

powerful write here - I can feel the intensity of emotions XXX

[AaronFreitas]

It definitely is a personal one... I was able to channel those emotions and put this piece together. Thanks for your awesome review KWP :)

[KWP]

love ya my friend XX

[AaronFreitas]

Awww you made my night :)

[KWP]

aww you made me smile :D XXX

[Weeping willow]

Wonderfully expressed,evil comes from so many different places,must always stay on guard to protect oneself ;-]

[AaronFreitas]

We see it all around us... protecting ourselves is all we can do :) Appreciate your review :)

[PeaceOfMind]

This....brought tears.
The words hold so much emotion and all I can say is, it will be okay.

[AaronFreitas]

Thank you my friend... there is a lot of honesty in this write so it means a lot the the words hit that emotion for you. I appreciate your review :)

[W R Stowe]

Very well penned my young friend.As you know I was in a situation quite like this,I was believing she was an angel sent from God but turned out to be a devil in disguise Thank God I finally opened my eyes and ended up meeting my wife

Bill

[AaronFreitas]

In the end we find happiness... I am glad you met your wife buddy :) I'm also glad to see you on here... it's been a long time. I hope all is well! Thanks for your review :)

[Sarah]

this myself i deal with but the ting is embracing the evil side is sometimes the only way that can save you. this led me along a reflection of my life, and truthfully i was sung a lullaby when letting my eyes dance upon the words. well done.

[AaronFreitas]

Thank you very much Sarah :) You definitely have a point... appreciate your review :)