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Vow Of The Highlander

Vow Of The Highlander

 

Howling with frustrated rage you claim personal foul against me.

Snatching up the proverbial gauntlet, you slap my face with the vile stench of your steaming words.

Decrying impropriety of conduct against you, You say you seek me out.

Seek NOT that which you do not understand for you could be so unfortunate as to find me

Mother Brigid told me about monsters like you. What she didn't tell you about; was creatures like me.

I will eat the beating heart of you, choke up the truth, spit it back at you and watch you be consumed by the poison of your ignorance.

Be wary of things like me for I am the shadow of your reflection, and I am staring back at you.

I watch you admiring yourself, see your ever monotonous primping and flexing vanity, adjusting the vacuity of your predatorial grin.

Practicing your smug persona within self-appointed judicial robes, your frailty is recognized and duly noted, You narcissistic pompous peacock.

I know your dreary desires, all your little lusting, you creature of habit and civilized habitat.

You are a mere tourist in my jungle nightmare world of "shadow-walking" reclamation. Stray you not a toenail off the marked pathways.

Your backyard is my field of hunt. I will stalk you until I have you in my sights. Then I will not hesitate one nanosecond.

I will take you down and enjoy the fever of your blood as I drink from your life essence source. I would surrender to death willingly as long as I may hold you in my loving arms for an eternity of death. I am hatred and I have already consumed your heart.

My focused desire is to suck the very life from your mortal form and I am longing for a release from this mortal world.

I am relentless... I am the Harvester of souls, and I come for Y O U!

*for Connor MacLeod

 


— Candlewitch, Jul 01, 2008

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Region, Country: Northwestern Wisconsin USA, USA

Favorite Poets: Edgar Allan Poe, William Blake, Bob Dylan, Tom Petty, Carlos Castaneda, Jim Morrison, the whole of Neopoet and many more., Candlewitch

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Rett

Rett

17 years 11 months ago

WOW!

I actually don't know what to say except WOW! I loved it. Rett: They say that money talks. Sadly, my wallet has laryngitis!
Candlewitch

Candlewitch

17 years 11 months ago

Rett,

Thank you so much for reading and for the five stars! Always, Cat
infinite_dwarf

infinite_dwarf

17 years 11 months ago

Wow seconded!

"narcissistic pompous peacock." - way cool. ~Jess K. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ~ "Everyone needs to believe in something. I believe I'll have another beer!" ~ "Your inferiority complex is better than mine!"
Candlewitch

Candlewitch

17 years 11 months ago

:)

Thanks Jess (K)! Always, Cat
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DarkinAZ

17 years 11 months ago

like some white noise,

captured on tape, translated, revealing it's pain, I am left understanding, hate is more than just an emotion, hate has a goal, as it harvest mans souls. Great write! Some serious "hate" going on this one, love the layout of the story from begining to end, my friend. Sincerely, Mark
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poewriter58

17 years 11 months ago

cat

cat my girl a Third WOW sentences are long though but WOW none the less you just keep getting better and better this one will make spotlight for sure Chrystalie
Candlewitch

Candlewitch

17 years 11 months ago

Chrys

Thank you for the thumbs up and the stars. The poem made the spotlight lastnight for about an hour! Always, Cat
Candlewitch

Candlewitch

17 years 11 months ago

Actually, the evil Kergan

Actually, the evil Kergan would be the one to warn. The Highlander is an older movie starring Christopher Lambert. I loved the movie and the character that Lambert played; MacLeod. Thanks so much for reading Mark. Always, Cat
themoonman

themoonman

17 years 11 months ago

Hi Cat...

excellent write... I remember the first Highlander.. thought it was great... your poem is really good... I think it could go in a lot of directions... I like where you went.. wow again.. Richard
Candlewitch

Candlewitch

17 years 11 months ago

Thanks Richard

I am pleased that you remember the movie, it makes the poem more enjoyable. :) Always, Cat
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gumpymonkey

17 years 11 months ago

woman!

This reeks of female intelligence. An awareness and combative tactic that men seem to lack until taught. The quiet observer. Ready to pounce and use your enemies strengths against them. Gathering ammunition, while appearing harmless. How judo of you. Oh woman! A great bedtime story for prideful little hellions. Be careful what you teach us. Your powers! They are not Gandhi's candle of happiness. They are powers that weaken when shared. Ambush! -Daniel
Candlewitch

Candlewitch

17 years 11 months ago

Daniel

What a wonderful review you have given me! I am honored. Always, Cat
weirdelf

weirdelf

17 years 11 months ago

Chuckles evilly!

I adored this! Oh Cat you speak directly to my own Shadow. When we deny our shadow we deny ourselves and become trite. Read it entirely literally although the movie did come to mind. Also thought of "Dexter" Superbly and courageously written (and checking with some hacker friends to see if I can vote more than 5) cheers, Jess
Candlewitch

Candlewitch

17 years 11 months ago

Hi Jess,

Thanks for telling me of your appreciation of this poem. When you speak, I always listen, I know that you never compliment unless you mean it. Your praise is treasured (as is your opinion, no matter what.) :) Always, Cat
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barbsdad2003

17 years 11 months ago

An appropriately powerful ...

piece of work here. Since religion---more recently, Christianity in particular---had come on the scene, people/persons/humans got really, really ugly. What evil(s) the Church has perpetrated on the world! This is a wonderful fight-back piece. Thanx. Yours, Chuck PS: Please fix the soul's in the last line; i.e., take out the apostrophe.
Candlewitch

Candlewitch

17 years 11 months ago

Thanks, Chuck

and I do agree with you on your thoughts on religion. Thanks for the correction, I have taken care of it. Always, Cat
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purplemoondoll

17 years 11 months ago

I will take you down and

I will take you down and enjoy the fever of your blood as I drink from your life essence source. I would surrender to death willingly as long as I may hold you in my loving arms for an eternity of death. I am hatred and I have already consumed your heart. I dont know what esle to say part from I really really like this - especially these lines. I could see this working in a more structured poetic form too... I will take you down Enjoy the fever of your blood As I drink form the source of your life essence I would surrender to death etc etc Great work - and another WOW Kaz x It's impossible to smile on the outside without feeling better on the inside.
Candlewitch

Candlewitch

16 years 11 months ago

Kaz

How I do miss you and hope you are in a better place. Love, Cat
BL

Bert Lamrick

16 years 11 months ago

You're amazing

in this one Cat. Such a wickedly vengeful vixen you've crafted. There is a seductive quality to it that builds to a powerful climax. You're growing with each submission. Give me more! Yours truly, ~Rick
Candlewitch

Candlewitch

16 years 11 months ago

Hi Rick

Actually, this is an older poem of mine. I guess you could say that when it comes to writing poetry, my style is all over the place. I'm so glad you liked this one, it is very passion-driven. Always, Cat
Seren

Seren

16 years 8 months ago

Dearest Friend

How the hell did i miss this gem? .. I lurveeeeeeeee Connor MacLeod this is just wonderful huni ... great read just before bed :D I adored this one love and higgest bugs Jayne P.S I cannot pick a favourite part I loved it all (hug)
Candlewitch

Candlewitch

16 years 8 months ago

LOL

I think Connor is yummy! Glad you found this poem as it made you happy and that is something I love to do. Sleep well, my dear friend. Love, Cat
Seren

Seren

16 years 8 months ago

LOL hes dayummmm yummmy but

LOL hes dayummmm yummmy but I wont say anymore my hubby could read this ... and from here I plead the fifth lmao :P ... great poem though I loved it :) love and hugs Jayne Wont be going to sleep too soon already been to bed once and got up lol couldnt sleep ... again lol
hugo la rosa

hugo la rosa

16 years 8 months ago

Dear Cat:

This time you went to the max, and I'm left a bystander to applaud your courage, and due to the fact that I'm a fan of the TV series, I assume there is hateful craftiness for several lives come. But I know better, releasing your feelings amounts to great therapy. I'm amazed at your bold eloquence. Great poem, you kept me on edge the whole read! Sincerely, Hugo
Candlewitch

Candlewitch

16 years 8 months ago

Dear Hugo

This poem was actually written bu my alter ego, Edge aka Eddy Styx, who has recently published a book of dark poetry. I have to say that my alter ego is brutal and Brash, not to mention, ruthless. I'm glad you read this poem and commented. Have you ever seen the Highlander movies staring Christopher Lambert? They are well worth seeing, especially the first one, imho. Thank you so much for reading. Always, Cat