11-14-2009, 04:40 AM | #1 |
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Occult of Personality
Occult of Personality
I take the path of excess To the palace of wisdom Redemption is worthless Beauty and fulfillment of the senses are priceless I explore every vice And indulge in deadly sins To awaken my senses And escape the soul’s prison Subconscious desires rise to the surface Instinct replaces what I’ve been taught Morality is relative Ambition is blind Chaos is strangely intriguing Like the chance to sleep with an ex lover One more time I left you long ago Because your kisses lost their flavor Now I hear the serpent laughing As I frantically stab my hideous portrait My past sins punish me with age Once I’m wretched and withered The serpent smiles And then slithers away |
11-14-2009, 06:36 PM | #2 |
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This is really good. It reminds me of the work of Enigma. Are you familiar with them?
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11-16-2009, 07:26 AM | #3 |
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Thanks. No I am not familiar with them. This poem was inspired by Dorian Gray which is one of my favorite stories. I think it would be interesting if we could each view our souls, the way Dorian viewed his picture. Hope all is well.
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11-18-2009, 11:42 AM | #4 |
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I agree. I'm a fan of Oscar Wilde and now that you mention one of his best works as inspiration, I can see it in your poem.
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11-23-2009, 07:39 AM | #5 |
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Thanks.
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