Devon McElveen Poems

There lies a beast within,
My body its den,
The monster all but awakened.
Its anger comes through me,
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Another day creeps in
Becoming part of our history
Clustered with the other forgotten days of our past
Days we long for
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I walk on the edge of life
Waiting for something
to end my days,
But I am still alive.
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Our wishes are kept within our mind
Shared only when one needs hope.
These wishes need only to lift our spirits
To pursue them would be to grope.
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The flame, it burns ever so bright.
It shines so strong when there is absence of light.
Feed the flame and it continues to grow.
Watch the dancing red-orange glow.
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Doctor: What seems to be the problem?
Me: I can’t get this vision out of my head.
Doctor: Could you tell me a little about this vision?
Me: It is of me holding hands with someone.
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I hate my hate, though I love my love.
And I despise my regret.
I feel warmth for my wants
And disappointment in my failures.
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What makes us happy?
Could it be those we hold dear?
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There lies two roads before me,
One right, one left.
They seem to call to me
With every little step.
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Staring, wandering, watching,
These faces.
Full of life and happiness,
Pain and regret,
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