Oh, I was but a wounded Beast Oh, I was but a wounded…
““Oh, I was but a wounded Beast Oh, I was but a wounded Beast Teeth gnashing from a brutal feast Wolfing down with others; consuming every bite Eating every poison laid before my sight I dined upon Iniquity’s endless shelf Blindly feeding, greedily…on myself Oh, I was but a wounded Beast Expiring with every taste of yeast Belly puffed and sour with death A haunting shutter with every breath Full of nothing but vanity Dipped in pleasure and tragedy Oh, I was but a wounded Beast As the West is far from the East I charted the lust of mine own eyes Thus, in my folly…I was sure to die My soul knew nothing of sacrifice Instead I danced with every vice Oh, I was but a wounded Beast You found me broken and utterly fleeced Naked, abandoned and truly alone You nurtured the wounds to which you sewn You gave me bread, You sang me a song And touched my wounds with a loving balm Oh, I was but a wounded Beast Yet, You taught me wisdom’s leash So I walk with you…dawn through night Quenched by your fount of love and light No darkness, no hate not a selfish bone Can feed this fiend that You’ve atoned Oh, I was, but a wounded Beast! ~Jason Neville Versey””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Human suffering transforms into a wounded beast, seeking redemption through love.
In simple terms: Pain makes us feel like a wounded beast, but love can heal.
Key Takeaway
Embrace compassion to heal personal wounds.
Themes
suffering
redemption
love
Mood
melancholic
hopeful
Type
poetic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal crisis
- therapy
- spiritual practice
- artistic expression
Key Concepts
existentialism
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- How does love change a wounded self?
- What steps can you take to heal your inner beast?
A Different Perspective
Overemphasis on victimhood may hinder agency.