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Devils or Angels

January 6, 2013
By Anonymous

In the stories that you heard, when you were young. There was always the evil, the darkness and the blood. And the hero's that saved you, that thrived in the light, from the devils that condemned you, that flew through the night.

What can you see? Just the glory of me.
Far from the truth, that was me and you.
Nowhere to go, unless you know, are we the devils or angels?
The devils or angels?

And right past the light, and the darkness that kills, we fly through, taking our pills. We've saved you all, and died in vain, and we've suffered through, all of your pain.

What can you see? Not the glory of me.
Far from the truth, that was me and you.
Nowhere to go, unless you know, are we the devils or angels?
The devils or angels?

We've killed your fathers, and saved you mothers, swallowed our pride, then died inside. We broke your bones, and ground them into dust. We stole into your homes, and said that it was just. And in the black of night, when the moon rises full, we come out, finally whole.

What can you see? Not the glory that was me.
Far from the truth, that was me and you.
Nowhere to go, unless you know, unless you know!
What can you see? Anything but me.
Far from the truth, you learned in your youth.
And where can you go, since you don't know,
Don't know,
Are we, the devils or angels?


The author's comments:
This is just about not knowing who or what you are. If you're good or not. And challenging others to define you, daring them to tell you who and what you are.

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Enderman GOLD said...
on Jan. 10 2013 at 9:19 pm
Enderman GOLD, No, Texas
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Favorite Quote:
"There is no monster greater than a lack of compassion."


-Master Splinter, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

I love this song.  I can imagine a tune that goes almost perfectly with what I read.  This is awesome!

on Jan. 10 2013 at 4:34 pm
WaffleOcean2934 PLATINUM, Rogers, Minnesota
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Favorite Quote:
The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams-Eleanor Roosevelt

I really like the imagery in it.  Good word choices!  :)

on Jan. 9 2013 at 10:52 am
MarieAntoinette2014 DIAMOND, Scottsburg, Indiana
54 articles 2 photos 237 comments

Favorite Quote:
Isn't it ironic? We ignore the ones who adore us, adore the ones who ignore us, love the ones who hurt us, and hurt the ones that love us.

At first, I didn't quite get it, but at the end it hit me, and I knew exactly what you were conveying. It's very interesting and I enjoyed it.