I remember you from the other world.
The land of star lit sky.
Having set sail on your ship of Hell;
ever fearing my time was night.
From your decadant clutches I would have escaped;
if only my means had been as great,
or at least equal to my desire.
Instead you tormented me; paradoxically equally...
first with burning ice and then freezing fire.
The wounds you inflicted on me will never heal
after abusing my unconditional trust.
Within my mind just beneath the surface
are the scars of your immoral lust.
Yes, I remember you;
each and every night with dread.
My childhood's darkest demon...
the same man who tucked me in bed.



Poem copyrighted by Bo Bandy.

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