Wednesday, May 28, 2008

shapeshifter

Labels: 2 observations

I know enough not to ask him who this is about, but I think it links in with his recent statements about his brush with the Nosferatu's Dream.

shapeshifter

you have no concept of the black fragment of my soul
that has been torn free, reborn and sworn in enmity
for the brutality it has seen, hot breath and cold teeth,
seeking fresh flesh of those it has found cause against.
behold the shapeshifter, the blood-born predator
wet with androgens and playing pathogen to society,
a sobriety to all but thirst for cursed carnality.
free of moral restraint, held only by the withering hand.


William F. DeVault. all rights reserved.

2 observations:

Jackie said...

This one I will have to give some thought to.

I am not quite sure if it's completely personal or a social statement.

I am leaning toward society. But, oh my it is deep.

Writing is always good if it leads one to question and to think.

Excellent!!

1:39 PM
William F. DeVault said...

Thanks, Shinade. Sometimes the line between the personal and the societal blurs, as we are social creatures and are part of the tapestry.

We are all malformed by the forces around us, perhaps more so by those that we let in, or that penetrate us, but we must be cognizant of these forces, even if we permit them to engage us.

The emotions and stresses of change and influence are upon us, and we are all shapeshifters to some point, we must fight to be aware of and to adapt to the changes.

Again, thanks.

1:48 PM

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