What Goes Around- the Devil in my Words

Matthew Anderson 1981 (Rhode Island)



What Goes Around-
The Devil in my words!


Ravens croak and trumpet the sound
Imp Succubus scatter to confound
A fight with The Figment and Satan is bound
The Figment’s arrival, only to astound

The devil’s move, hides under her skin
As he pushes through, his black-bluish tint
“B” damn sure, can’t leave you here with him
And The Figment’s stares all eyes on him,
Then the Demon’s attention, right back he grin

Night after night day in day out
Every thought is consumed, her subsequent bout
She smiles no more, teeth knocked out her mouth
With The Figment aware, cast little doubt

Slash and crash and up and down
back goes smash, in to the ground
Hold up what’s that, I hear no sound
But then, sighs in her breath, so profound

And as quick as day, turns into night
Eternal allowance, gave one more life
Stand tall and firm, ready to fight
The Figment watches where there’s no light

Tears flow but his, must be concealed.
Not even a man, what acclivity to say he’s real
And as the Figment stands ready to kill
Because that life, he won’t let no one steal

Shadows grow, drag him in the field
His screams like a bitch, oh so shrill
The Figment sits, with smiles of thrill
Because the angels on earth, make no deal

So…leave no marks, but mark them words

Slash and crash and up and down
back goes smash into the ground
Hold up what’s that, I hear no sound
No last breath for him, SILENCE
 SO PROFOUND!!!

Matthew Anderson 04-11-2022
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About this poem

It’s about a beautiful woman (as you all are, but this woman has something special) she didn’t know her beauty or the powers she possessed because it all was taken from her. Her husband, the “man (wouldn’t assign that title if not for the purpose of getting the story told)” who is supposed to love her more than all else and raise her up higher than himself beat her down and knocked everything inside of her out. She still walked and breathed. But, no life inside her really existed. He would hurt her so bad ; physically, mentally and emotionally in such a cowardly manor as to not leave visible marks. But, someone or something, was watching always. His tracks were not as covered as he assumed. And when he least expected it her savior came out of the dark ended his reign of terror and life. *I wrote this the night after my best friend come to me terrified after being beaten. I gave her a book o poetry written by myself as she asked once before to see it. He found it and said it was the devils work. The book was compiled of most love, anti-government and pieces calling for unity among all. He said, the Devils Work”! That’s what the devil would say. Right! So giving him this title in my piece. Her savior the figment. I didn’t just write this for my best friend. Although she is my inspiration and my sole purpose for life at this point in my life. My life and at least the lives of 3 others depend on hers. So I hope you my friend find this and read it all and get something from it. I also hope that this may help any and all other women that are in any situation that have taken life from themselves. Remember, you are beautiful, you are absolutely deserving and you are worthy… …worthy of life, beauty and all that the world has to give! 

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Written on May 11, 2022

Submitted by spadehogg on April 13, 2022

Modified by spadehogg on August 20, 2023

1:25 min read
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Quick analysis:

Scheme ab aaaa cxddc eexe FaAa ghgg ijkj ikkj b FaAxa xh
Closest metre Iambic tetrameter
Characters 1,475
Words 286
Stanzas 11
Stanza Lengths 2, 4, 5, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 1, 5, 2

Matthew Anderson

Matthew Anderson born to Janet and Lee Anderson both members of the US Navy in Newport Rhode Island. Matthew began schooling in 1987 and Saint Luke school in Lindenwold New Jersey. In 1991 he then moved to Cape May New Jersey where he attended Saint Raymonds school. 1993 his family which consisted of five girls and three boys his mother and father moved to Columbus Georgia where he continued his education at Reese Road elementary, Fort middle school, Hardaway High school and Columbus State Umiversity. He began building his career and excelling in business at an early age with such companies as Bilo foods and Carmike Cinemas. He was somewhat of a celebrity within Columbus GA for his Friday Night light antics and bringing many businesses to Columbus at a time when Columbus economics needed a boost. A young Matthew negotiated many deals and was called on for his knowledge in production and his expertise in efficiency. At 19 years old he would be the driver of a fatal crash. Both for him and his friend. Fortunately for Matthew he was brought back to life several times. He has astounded doctors with his recovery and capabilities within his brain. So much so, that there is a brain study done on his brain specifically, at UAB in Birmingham, AL. He still lives today in Columbus, GA. more…

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