Demon and Canine.

Demon:

Born from the world’s hate,

I am evil incarnate,

No cage will control me.

No fence can hold me,

I am the demon unleashed,

On your souls I will feast.

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Canine:

Looking out,

From behind this partition,

I see you,

Walking away like a fading apparition,

Leaving me here alone,

Abandoning me without a home,

If I could speak I’d ask you why,

But canine all I can do is howl and cry,

I gave you unconditional love,

But it was never enough,

Now,

From behind this partition,

I see you,

Walking toward me like I’m a welcome addition,

Knowing I won’t ever be alone,

Taking me back to your home,

If I could speak I’d ask you why,

But canine all I can do is bark and jump for joy,

I’ll give you my unconditional love,

Hoping it’ll be enough.

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A couple of very different poems inspired by The Daily Post’s One Word Prompt: Fence