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DissonanceBadger

The hero and the heroin

Poem

You can never compete with the lure of poetry
I can always find waters deeper than you
You can never follow me where I go
I don’t even know what I need you for
...but I do

A primeval force compels me
To fight for the scraps you’re made of
And how I wish I could put my arms down
But mine is a tyrant king

I am a hero, you are my heroin

Living in an Eden
Surrounded by a desert of boredom
You are a star falling over the horizon
Beckoning, disturbing my sleep
Tearing me away from paradise
To find out you are made of sand

All those slayed dragons I left behind
For what?

If only you didn’t want me for my effort
I’d master the inspiration to adore you
Instead you make me walk
Dragging my wings around
Like a pilgrim to the promise of you
Which you can never keep

I need one, and love another.
What is your curse?

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Posted Sep 14, 2022, 11:38 PM UTC

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BeachHappy86•

Wow. This resonates. Speaks bravery:)

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Drugyourmemories•

This title would be perfect for some addict like poem, but it also marvelously fit this one! Really like it my guy:)

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citizentape•

I love the imagery in the last stanza of dragging your wings around, like you were more similar to the dragons you slayed. Amazing!!

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SkyFullOfBloom•

I like how it's full of metaphors(All those slayed dragons left behind; made of sand; scraps you've made from ect.). It's well written, story is understandable and easily readable, not too short. I also liked the ending curse and the question behind it. Adds a piece to the story.

I recommend adding how you fell for her into your story if possible. Overall I liked your story.

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