Playthings

Who's Running Your Game

The demons never win in the dark

They are my playthings which I use in the dark

I am not theirs because I control my dark

Playing Dodge Ball in Dark hallways of my mind

They are my playthings which I use in the dark

They battle hard yet always lose

Sitting on the edge of the blade of life

They are my playthings which I use in the dark

And always one foot in the light

Sitting between darkness and light

So I stay grounded in life.

But always keep in sight the light

NEVER LOSE SIGHT OF THE LIGHT

Author's Note

In review I often mention the demons in the hallways and today as I wrote it in a review I realized I may need to work that thought into something. And this is what has happened so far. This started to be a Senryu, but it got out of control.

Reviews

[Perkele.7885]

This is the best constructed poem that I personally have seen from you so far. You had complete control of your topic throughout and the poem ended as empowering as when it began.
Now, I am not into demons and the dark-side and such but, I do not have to be, I was in your capable hands throughout the poem.
Big time piece of writing.

[Willard Wells]

You humble me with your words. I like this myself more for content and message. And I also hope some will find some way to take control of all the noise in there minds. Once you control it to some degree, never 100%, you are much more at peace. The control you mention was a little help from my playthings. Appreciate your time young man.

[kashaw]

It's good to read something which sheds positive thoughts on demons and darkness. Most poems which are dark are just that dark with no happy ending in sight, I love the way you toy with and tease your demons, It's almost sexy. :) I'm new to this site, please pop by when you have some spare time to read a little of my work, x K.

[Willard Wells]

Thank you for your review and I will check out your work. Demons and any day to day stress must be in your control as much as possible. The demons are your daily and for many their terror. Some have levels beyond control but for many it is a matter of mind over matter. Or as they, "It doesn't matter cause I don't care". Peace Out.

[Shae]

"Playing Dodge Ball in Dark hallways of my mind" I love it! We have similar writing styles.

[Willard Wells]

then we may also have similar over active minds. LOL Thank you for reviewing and commenting on my work.

[Shae]

You are most welcome ! And, yes my mind is VERY over active LOL

[trekkerj]

Expressions of one that come from the mind
give others a chance to see into into and find
a thought that another attempts to portray
with words to make pictures that can see

[Willard Wells]

Thank you for reading my work. In being open and honest I hope others that cannot see or find the light will find some hope to control the higher activity of their minds.

[Julia Mars]

I like the concept here. It's like you've got a video game in your mind blowing up demons.

[Willard Wells]

You got it. That's kind of the way I see it. Thank you for viewing my work and commenting. it is greatly appreciated.

[Julia Mars]

You're welcome, I think you have a very creative way of seeing things.

[Willard Wells]

Well it may be that the only reason they have not locked me up for being crazy, is I don't mind the voices. Those can be demons. Now let me clarify. i don't really hear voices. Just a very noisy mind. So creative or perspective. Similar and yet different. Thanks.

[Julia Mars]

Lol! Perspective and perception both important. :)

[Willard Wells]

Ah yes perception or illusion??? The dark halls of the mind have many mirror for an ever changing ???

[Julia Mars]

Illusion works too! :)

[Tom McRoberts]

Ah, I believe you've used a few of these images in response to a review I posted--great job finding use for them! I really enjoy the subtle power-play (no pun intended) at work in this poem, goes a long way in both characterising the abstract notion of evil and strengthening the theme of control.

[Willard Wells]

When I venture at the edge of darkness I have control of it that many do not have. But sharing, that I at least feel I have that control, may help someone else find control. Thank you for your words and yes I know you and many others have heard me use this analogy in reviews and I knew I had to do it at some point since is sat so on point for so many of my thoughts. It was a review this about an hour ago that got me off the dime. Thanks again for your time and words.