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The hypnotist

by Ozymandias

The hypnotist comes for you;
his eyes are bulging and
he knows what you want.
In his sack he carries
smoke and mirrors and
a big gun. One bullet
will suffice to kill you
as you sit there trying to translate
his quivering lips. And your flesh is torn
before he even begins. On a trail
littered with dead warriors
the hypnotist sings lullabies
and learns the language of embryos.





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Re: The hypnotist (Score: 1 )
by FuchsiaFestival! on Saturday, April 14, 2012 (17:42:24)
This is an intriguing piece of writing. I'd be interesting in figuring out what your muse is. I especially liked the last line.

Is this symbolic of something?

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    Re: The hypnotist (Score: 1 )
    by Ozymandias on Saturday, April 14, 2012 (17:48:51)
    Thank you Sammi. It is meant to get the reader thinking that human beings are "hypnotized" into desiring various things that will eventually destroy them. Trivial examples are cigarettes and drugs. But it also goes far deeper than that.

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Re: The hypnotist (Score: 1 )
by amara13 on Sunday, April 15, 2012 (01:03:19)
An interesting and captivating write. Very thought-provoking piece. I like the feel of this poem.

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    Re: The hypnotist (Score: 1 )
    by Ozymandias on Sunday, April 15, 2012 (03:05:46)
    Thank you very much.

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Re: The hypnotist (Score: 1 )
by Essex68 on Sunday, April 15, 2012 (04:55:33)
Fascinating read Rory, I think I understand where you are coming from with it, the last few lines are very effective and profound.
Interesting avatar as well, could you tell me a little more about it?

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    Re: The hypnotist (Score: 1 )
    by Ozymandias on Sunday, April 15, 2012 (05:56:14)
    Thanks Wayne. The avatar came from the a link in a thread in the Post a Poem forum: see http://www.gotpoetry.com/Forums/viewtopic/t=28558.html and the link to the Wikipedia article. I thought it looked like me... another case of botched surgery Crying or Very sad

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Re: The hypnotist (Score: 1 )
by liarbird on Sunday, April 15, 2012 (21:17:51)
G'day Rory...
Oh yes, the hypnotist arrives in many forms with one desire; addiction, whatever that may be.
Good one Rory.
Lindsay

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    Re: The hypnotist (Score: 1 )
    by Ozymandias on Sunday, April 15, 2012 (21:19:05)
    This is true... thanks Lindsay.

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