The devil speaks
With the voice
Of those
I love
Whispering
Half truths
Whispering
Lies
I cannot
Always
Tell
Them apart
So
I hurt
The very people
I wanted to save
This poem is from the book A Requiem For What Could Have Been: Poetry For The Broken
Zachary Phillips is a psychotherapist, meditation instructor, author, and poet. He helps people identify and release the limiting beliefs that no longer serve, allowing them to process the past, accept the present, and embrace the future with positivity and purpose.
His work blends psychology and counseling theory with meditation, spirituality, and lived experience to support radical self-acceptance, healing, and meaningful change.
