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THIS WEEK'S CHALLENGE ( Dealing with Demons)
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THIS WEEK'S CHALLENGE ( Dealing with Demons) |
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Isis Member Ascendant
since 1999-09-06
Posts 6296Sunny Queensland 
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We all have our demons, and various ones at that!! Those little negative voices that say "You will fail!", "You can't do that!". Or the very real feelings of impending doom or even illness when facing something new. These are the demons. This week's challenge, how do you deal with your demons? I'll write one too, in a day or two. Anyone interested? There is only one corner of the universe you can be certain of improving, and that's your own self... ~Isis~ (Goddess - Sovereign of the Spirit) |
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StarrGazer Senior Member
since 2000-03-05
Posts 679Texas |
Sounds interesting will see what I can come up with ... might take me a little longer to respond ... getting ready to move oh the packing yuk !!! Anyone wanna help?!?! LOL Mystical being which makes ink flow Surround me in your incandescent glow Fill my brain with thoughts and rhyme As I try to capture but a moment in time ~Shan~ |
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Tara Simms Senior Member
since 1999-08-12
Posts 1244Honea Path, SC USA |
Demon Slayers They are the demon slayers Storming the gates of Hell; Screaming in pain and anger. Their battle armor is up Shielding them from the horrors they are about to face. Abandonment Abuse Addiction Can they conquer these demons? The doubts fill their heads: “I’m stupid, not good enough, unimportant…” Words they’ve heard countless times before: “You’re dirty, worthless, nothing.” They offer each other forgiveness and unconditional love. Freely giving to each other what they cannot give themselves. The armor is tossed off in the heat of battle, No longer needing to hide behind shields. Ready to meet their monsters: Swords raised high, they fly into the midst of the demons Facing them together, strength in numbers. Unified in their cause: To regain control of their lives, To claim the innocence that was taken, To fight back against the evils they have suffered. They are the demon slayers. Proud. Strong. Victorious! |
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Isis Member Ascendant
since 1999-09-06
Posts 6296Sunny Queensland |
Go Tara!! Wow! Good work and so quick!!  There is only one corner of the universe you can be certain of improving, and that's your own self... ~Isis~ (Goddess - Sovereign of the Spirit) |
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dhuron Member
since 2000-03-19
Posts 476 |
ok Isis, Here is my answer to your challenge*LOL* I decided to make it rather dark... Inner Demons Curled up like a helpless child My mind in battle with the plaguing Demons I am not strong enough too weak, helpless No longer can I fight for my sanity The Tension, unbearable My Soul, devoid of light Spears piercing my heart voices splitting my mind Alone in a Black alley I hear Rumbles near. Is it my mind slipping or is their someone here? Falling into a vortex, slipping, losing the struggle. Weary, so very weary from fighting, constant fighting Sacred circle broken, am I to succumb to my demons? The glory of friendship is not the outstretched hand, not the kindly smile, not the joy of companionship; it is the spiritual inspiration that comes to one when he discovers that someone believes in him and is willing to trust him with his friendship." --Ralph Waldo Emerson |
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ESP Member Elite
since 2000-01-25
Posts 2556Floating gently on a cloud.... |
I'll be giving it a go....I'll post it when I am done! Love and hugs, Lizzie  |
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Isis Member Ascendant
since 1999-09-06
Posts 6296Sunny Queensland |
Wonderful work again Daniel, you make it look so easy!! Lizzie I'll be looking for the post!! Here is my little attempt  They taunt me and whisper to me, Nothing I do is good enough, Am I vain, too foolish to see? No one really likes me, I don't try enough. These voices say I'm a failure, Everything I've ever tried has failed somehow, So and so doesn't really care, They are merely pretending, you stupid cow. They tried to kill my self confidence, Left me bruised, battered and shy, I felt alone and oh so useless, It was all a farce, why try? But I drew on untapped courage, Fought with every snippet of love inside, No more will I succumb to their cries, No more days wasted cos I cried. I fought back strong and finally showed them, The beauty in my life and soul, That they are only whispers of fear, That they were never really in control. That's my little attempt for this one.. There is only one corner of the universe you can be certain of improving, and that's your own self... ~Isis~ (Goddess - Sovereign of the Spirit) |
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Joel the wolf Senior Member
since 2000-04-06
Posts 1333Angels Camp |
Rise up it’s ugly head, all who see it will retreat It’s s ferrous like strikes leaves us all in it’s wake a total defeat. Serpentine coils surround unbound emotions taking advantage sliding upon heart felt lotions. Demons beware and devils take care, she is the mother’s bane of all you hold dear look her in the eye, show her you don’t cry if you dare. It’s gaping jaws this serpentine beast, that lays within us all opens wide you can’t hide your fears from it’s grinding maw. It slithers through creating holes bringing forth our hidden woe’s She doesn’t care there is no snare to halt her taking of friend or foe. Just pat her head and ask her to rest, this serpentine demon of ours this is all we can ask, if at our best, within our tear stained showers. |
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Isis Member Ascendant
since 1999-09-06
Posts 6296Sunny Queensland |
Great work Joel!!  There is only one corner of the universe you can be certain of improving, and that's your own self... ~Isis~ (Goddess - Sovereign of the Spirit) |
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Mistikman Senior Member
since 2000-01-10
Posts 682San Jose, CA, USA |
Ack!!! I been so busy I havent had a chance to check this, heh I wrote 3 poems called My Personal Demons dealing with this EXACT subject. do a search for personal demons in open #6 and you will see #2 and #3, and #1 is in teen #2 |
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