Rosina,

the poem/song is about 'Satanism'...one of the most mis-understood philosophies. The majority of people assume (normally without checking themselves) that Satanism is the worship of Satan, and involves human sacrifice. This is so 'not' what Satanism is about.

The main belief is that WE are all Gods, Gods of ourselves, allowing us to be individual and not a part of some church's rules. I am not saying Satanism is the way to go in life, but having studied the Satanic Bible and the Holy Bible...it is the Satanic one that makes much more sense and doesn't led itself into a myriad of confusing meanings, unlike the Holy Bible.

The overuse of 'Individualism' is on purpose...it is the chorus and heartbeat of the piece. I do agree if this was merely a poem, it would feel over used.

You certainly understood the idea of being forced into a hole/peg...where a Satanist, doesn't want to be pigeon-holed, he wants to be himself...an individual.

You are correct with me liking honesty and genuine comments...and yours hit that mark.

Many thanks for reading.

i am expecting this one to go pretty unnoticed beacuse of its nature, but you never know.

Hope you are well and I see 'Virginity' has become one of the most commented on pieces...good for you as that was a difficult write and brave too. For anybody reading this comment, please check out Rosina's superb poem; Virginity:

http://new.neopoet.com/node/785

regards,

HS

Lou,

I don't think even I understand myself sometimes. Glad you caught the 'fuck you and your rules' part!

I have long given up worrying what people think of me...take me as I am or leave me alone.

Really pleased you enjoyed this one, I even dropped in my first ever attempt at Haiku!

cheers,

HS

Dear Cat,

it doesn't surprise me in the least that you challenged the bible school teacher - you are a trouble maker and I love you for it.

I too had many a run in with my Religious teacher - I questioned things like how could Noah be 2000 years old?...and other stupid stuff that is in the bible. I like the Cain & Able question you posed, I bet you didn't get a proper answer either.

I like to be an individual, with no lables, not even a Satanist label, just me.

Thanks for reading and commenting.

HS

Eddie,

firstly, many thanks for reading and commenting.

I was about 10 years old when I realised I didn't want to be in with the herd. I had my own ideas and decided I would do things my way...made many mistakes on the way, but you learn fast on your own. I soon enjoyed being an 'outsider; not quite fitting in with the norm.

I like your comment "I don't want to sound like you"...very apt and fits how I feel too.

I guess it is too easy to follow, and even to lead, but when you're out there alone, on your own journey, it feels right in many ways.

Glad you are an 'individualist' too...it's a tough job but some of us have to do it!

Thanks again my friend,

HS

Shirl,

glad you liked it.

This is a song and I wanted it to have very short and punchy verses...almost a chanting style. The chanting style would be quite aggressive and really punch home the need and desire not to be governed by 'others' rules.

I may change the line about 'Satanism'...because it labels me as one, and I prefer to be considered an individual, free from any labels. I used Satanism as it is the nearest philosophy that I have read that fits closest to my way of life.

Maybe I should create 'Hoodinism'...Lol!

Thanks for dropping by,

regards,

HS

BH,

my theory is flawed!

I hope you appreciate I will have to completely re-write the whole thing now!!

LOL!

regards,

HS

Elizabeth,

I am so pleased you enjoyed this one. I know you have these conflicting feelings on faith, but as long as you are happy with the path you take, then you are going in the right direction.

I spoke with Satan and he confirmed his secret love affair with you...he said and I quote "she's a right Devil that one!"

All fucked up!...come join the club we have room for some new members! Lol!

Thanks for reading and commenting...although you didn't have to shout!!

kindest regards,

HS

Jess,

this was an angry rant, but I forget what was said or done to make me react in this way.

Satanism isn't directly a religion...I understand it to be a way of life...maybe a philosophy. I don't actually follow any religion or philiosophy...I just have read the Satanic bible and found it made much more sense than any other bible I have read. The Satanists get a raw deal, simply because of the use of 'Satan'...but that is a discussion for another time.

Peg-in-the-hole. I really liked it when I first wrote it and we decided to record a demo of the song and we dropped that line from the recording...we (my band partner and I) agreed with you and felt it did come across as a cliche...and we couldn't think of another alternative. I will be trying to replace it as it was needed as a bridge in the song and without it, it felt a little dis-jointed.

Yeah big help with a suggestion to replace it with!! Lol!

Thanks as always for taking time out to comment,

HS