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The King’s Demons

Elvis Presley Haiku

By DaphsamPublished about a year ago 1 min read
A postcard from my movie memorabilia. Elvis Presley c. 1957 Photographer Unidentified

sexy soulful voice

full of dark demons inside

a blind eye, then death

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Daphsam

A dyslexic dreamer who once thought reading and writing were beyond reach. Yet here I am, an artist, wordsmith, and illustrator—ready to weave stories and poems from my artwork.

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  • C.Z.about a year ago

    Tragic! An impactful little poem. Good work.

  • C. Rommial Butlerabout a year ago

    As well-wrought as a peanut butter 'nanna sammich! (A personal favorite of the King and myself as well!)

  • Praise Frankabout a year ago

    oof.. may have to sit with this one for some time. well penned 👏🏾

  • Tiffany Gordonabout a year ago

    Well written & Powerful!

  • Rachel Deemingabout a year ago

    Ah, Elvis. What a man.

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