NIGHT IN HELL


[Une Saison en Enfer] (1873)

I have just swallowed a terrific mouthful of poison.
- Blessed, blessed, blessed the advice I was given !
- My guts are on fire.
The power of the poison twists my arms and legs,
cripples me, drives me to the ground.
I die of thirst, I suffocate, I cannot cry.
This is Hell, eternal torment ! See how the flames rise !
I burn as I ought to. Go on, Devil !

I once came close to a conversion to the good and to felicity, salvation. How can I describe my vision, the air of Hell is too thick for hymns ! There were millions of delightful creatures in smooth spiritual harmony, strength and peace, noble ambitions, I don't know what all ?

Noble ambitions !

ARTHUR RIMBAUD


(translated by Paul Schmidt, and published in 1976 by Harper Colophon Books, Harper and Row)
sick to death of butterflies

sick to death of butterflies

mind sculpture

mind sculpture

old pain

old pain

see down under

see down under

MOONCHILD

Seven deadly sins
Seven ways to win
Seven holy paths to hell
And your trip begins
Seven downward slopes
Seven bloodied hopes
Seven are your burning fires,
Seven your desires...

SEVENTH SON OF A SEVENTH SON - IRON MAIDEN

take me

take me

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