. Poetry from The Great In-Between: Of course I know you!

Monday, January 17, 2022

Of course I know you!

 


I have seduced many within my reach

Walked into so many tear-filled bedrooms 

I’ve lost count as I began to teach

I’ve took and ruined 

So many untainted virgins to then throw themselves against 
My many green altars 

After they have been baptised by charlatans
 
Underneath my Cherry Moon 

I have also known you 

Yes even you 

If you dare to look deep
My silent reader

Do you recognise me yet
A God who has once held your hands before

One who introduced you to restless nights
Anxiety and parched lips

Silent screams of despair
Uttered oaths of sweet revenge 

Who am I you may still wonder

Phthonos

A strange name to most


Just Google it and I bet I have once been your friend

Maybe I’ll return to keep you company before the very end

Maybe we can plot revenge at all those you deem

No longer a lover or friend 

Copyright John Duffy 



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