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Angel/Devil

An angel in the morning, a devil at night

 

Say one wrong word and incur the wrath

Steer your course clearly outside its path

One split second, moods change on a dime

Wondering to myself what is it this time?

Fragile as a newborn

A quiet soul tinged with rage and scorn

Multi faceted, tucked away beneath a facade

Unable to see this as anything but odd

 

The most generous person I ever did see

Only in a moment to tear it away from me

Moments of love, moments of bliss

Passion and fire dispersed through a kiss

Lyrics of adoration and adoring praise

Concealed within his gaze.

Clandestine emotions try to take hold

Boiling within, ready to unfold

 

A rage that would put Hyde to shame

Eager to pass on any of the blame

A raging fire stokes within the heart's chambers

Seemingly oblivious to its obvious dangers

Ready to burst at any second

Easily comes forth when it is beckoned

Do what you can to prevent it from explosion

And be aware when it is close to implosion

 

Fiercely volatile, ready to combust

A mortal who appears to be healthy and robust

Warning label should say handle with care

Emotions no matter how extreme, are eager to be shared

Trying desperately to hide it from others

Thoughts are racing, feeling smothered

Every range of feeling from melancholy to delusions

Is it reality, or is it all an illusion?

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