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Fear Me Not
I was not born a killer
but I have known Death
as a friend
off to soldier a war with himself
as an unborn
laid to rest by his maiden
each wandering my mind hand-in-hand
In the sixty seven dark days of Barrow
I was not born a killer
but I have tasted Death
at first the shiver of vinegar
now the sweet palate of fine wine
followed by a chocolate dipped berry
each filling the belly of my soul
with a hunger for more
I was not born a killer
but I have taken cover in her sheets
as a virgin gone mad with lust
now a man fulfilling her every need
having sewn my seed
with every church bell ring
I was not born a killer
but make no mistake
I am Death
Fear me not
for I shall not walk, nor eat, nor lay with you
as the only prey I shall hunt
is
me
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Comments
judyanne
Fri, 2015-02-06 01:34
a powerful write Scott
But I am having trouble connecting the end to the rest - it seems to contradict - but that is probably just me being obtuse
Great descriptive and word play
love judy
xxx
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eightmenout
Sun, 2015-02-08 19:54
Judy
Thanks for stopping by and commenting. Appreciate the compliment.
There is no contradiction as it is a description of hurting ones self.
Thanks again
Scott
Rula
Fri, 2015-02-06 02:06
I think Scott
wanted to show that the narrator is not only a killer but he is the Death him/itself. If so, there is no contradiction. But then "Fear me not" is an eluding (intentionally, I believe) title.
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eightmenout
Sun, 2015-02-08 19:57
Dearest Rula
Are you starting to catch on to my darkscape?
Thanks
Scott
Rula
Mon, 2015-02-09 15:45
Scared to death to admit it
I think so, though I always wished to pull you to my delightful space.
Failed?
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eightmenout
Mon, 2015-02-09 16:30
I thank you for the attempt
I thank you for the attempt but I will be dark for some time yet. Not your fault.
Scott