Monday, October 22, 2012

Scarlet


It’s that time of year  again – Halloween.
People are talking about ghosts and
spirits and demons.
I don’t know where I stand on that.
I always said I never
believed in them, but I’m
starting to question my own thinking.

I           just     learned           recently          that     even    Christians       believe in        demons.
                                    Apparently they don’t believe in spirits or ghosts; they don’t believe that a “lost soul” can get stuck here on earth,
                                                or haunt those who have done them wrong.
However, they do believe
in demons – fallen angels – Satan’s sidekicks.
They believe that people can be
infested with demons – that these little, ugly monsters can overtake pieces of your life, if not        all        of             it.                                             They can gain ultimate control,       forcing            your    broken                        soul     to         work for the devil.
Does anyone really want that?
There are a few people
I could think of that
probably provide a home
for demons.
P          e          o          p          l           e
whose lives are completely disturbed.

I never once thought that maybe I’d fall into that category – until now.
            Can you see a demon if you look deep enough into someone’s eyes.
                        Could someone look in my eyes and see the demon of addiction, possibly more?
And tell me, then, just what would they see?
would it be
g          r        o        w      i       n     g?
            or would it be
                                                s    h     r       i       n        k          i           n          g?

                        Would it be getting stronger? Would it be slinking down in defeat?
                                                                                    Would I stand a chance?
                                                                                                            Am I already beat?

2 comments:

  1. This reminds me so much of Ellen Hopkins :)

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  2. And just noticed your favorite books on your info section. Good stuff! Figured I would give you some appreciation because it doesn't look like too many people are aware of how well deserved it is

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