Author Archives: Daniel Silas

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The Battle

Why do I have this confusion? Where does it stem? I am full of bloody holes, the bullets pierced my body, the enemy mocks me in my weakened state of existence, the smoke rises from the barrel of his gun. … Continue reading

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Control

There is a part within, inside, Somewhere between here and there, Between flesh and spirit, Deep inside my soul, far, distant, A part that swirls in my center, A bridge across a gorge cut by a river, There encircled by … Continue reading

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Moment of Decision

A hollow hole of mud inside, Deep within this spirit, my person, The eyes that were blind can see, A broken being I have been, Part flesh, entwined with a spirit, Confused and wandering with eyes closed, So many parts, … Continue reading

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Threshold

Crossing the threshold at rising, The sun erupts upward from Its nightly sojourn bring the fire, Flames of light shining through a Field of distant stars, Come, wake me from this slumber, Pain this sky with the crossing of color, … Continue reading

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My Storm

Some storms destroy, pillage the land, Some storms bring life to the thirsty Dusty plains in so many ways, Some storms bury who we are Through their falling ice and snow, Some storms blow away what Is not needed anymore … Continue reading

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The Iron Cord

Something has forged an iron cord, Wrapping it down my central spirit Inside my body, this weak flesh, Corrupt as each moment seeps by, This cord, iron of steel, strength, It binds my hands, holding me In its grasp, keeping … Continue reading

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Epitome of Disillusion

I hate this world and its lies, I would destroy all these materialistic things, I hate all the pain, death, hurting hands, I would destroy those who make war, What am I but nothing and void, My skin is caked … Continue reading

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Cracked Mirror

Who am I, this cracked mirror I see, My face, the forming lines collect and disconnect, What am I, this voice from my flesh, My spirit, the energy pulses and shutters, I do not want to be what and Who … Continue reading

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Imperfection

Yes I fall short of perfection, Yes I fall and stumble in my humanity, Yes I fall to the temptations I feel, Yes I fall to the desires of my blood, I cannot say I am without sin, I cannot … Continue reading

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My God

Who are you, you who know only hate, What do you know of my God? The diseased water flows from you Putrid mouth of death, stealing all things, If you do not realize the pain you cause, The words you … Continue reading

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