How does the devil look?

by Rachel Ellison   Jul 22, 2004


He’s a swollen belly on a starving child,
the tornado that goes on for miles.
he’s a drug addict desperate for a fix,
and the girl on the corner turning tricks.
he’s the child molester, who lives next door,
and the rapist who always wants more.
he’s the drunk driver who kills,
and the teen mother popping pills.
he’s the husband cheating on his wife,
and the mother who takes her child’s life.
he’s the thief who steals,
and the wound that never heals.
he’s the cancer that makes you sick,
and the addiction to the painkillers that can’t be kicked.

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  • 18 years ago

    by beautifuldisaster

    Wow. Great discription. So true. So sad. But gotta admit its good writing. Keep up the good work.

  • 18 years ago

    by Once an Angel

    Wow, that was amazing. It just . . . I can't say what about it exactly, but that poem really touched me somehow. Great job with it, 5/5.

    -Mikochan

  • 19 years ago

    by codey

    i really like this poem although shorter than others i have read i felt that yours touched me more than any others :D take care
    -LuV 4RoM mE-

  • 19 years ago

    by Josie

    Very cool, I like ur poem it speaks the truth.

  • 19 years ago

    by HOLLY ARMER

    That was brilliant! I truly loved it! Really makes you think!!

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