you were an angel to me
and a devil to the world
twisting my words into nonsense
i fell into you anyway
silent, hardened
enamored with your peace
and angry at what led to mine
i never thought you'd see me through
my matchbox anger
coming too close to your flames
my bleary eyes
drunk and unstable
i never use the words
silence
we were so broken
but I picked up my shattered soul
off the ground
you let me, nothing was better
innocence, wrapped in hate
sickened souls spreading denial
years of denial
bleak winter mornings
torched hot summer days
drowning in each other
you took the last life boat
said i can swim
i ran to you still
that last time you were around
your eyes were dark
proud of the work you made
you whispered in my ear
i could not feel, the water was cold
i was left knowing
you were an angel to the world
and the devil to me
About the Creator
River Joy
I make things with paint and words and light. I was once described as an asshole with Mr. Rogers vibes.
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Wowza, "twisting my words into nonsense" / "enamored with your peace and angry at what led to mine". Been there and you captured these feelings so clearly and boldly with this piece. Hot damn, River. Felt my inner flame spike up with a tinge of rage with this one. Great stuff, also loved how you started and ended it with the same line. Super impactful.
Oh wow! Been there... I feel you and I'm glad you got out of that xx
"You were an angel to the world and the devil to me". I felt that. Been there before.
Powerful, great work
Gut punch. I felt this. Great work, River. I agree with Brenton about those last two lines.
Those last two lines take it from good to outstanding!