The Beast In Us

This poem is a manifestation of all the pain I've been through. It is the brainchild of a brain that once strongly believed that there was never any hope.

THE BEAST IN US

What is life but a series of happenings?

All designed to bring out the beast in us

The one that paves the way to misgivings

And harbors pain in whatever is left of us.

 

Fractured eyes is where this demon hides

And looks upon life with a thirst unquenchable

For he is the beacon that attracts from all sides

The anguish that is so very unassailable.

 

He will toss you deep into the gloom

Yet you will never be aware of the darkness

He will trap you so your thoughts can’t bloom

And he’ll assure you you’re sane in this madness.

 

When you stop for some deserved respite

He will whisper terrible horrors in your mind

And then you run towards an imaginary light

And he’ll ignore the blood your heart leaves behind.

 

He rejoices in your utter despair

His maniacal laughter fills you with dread

Your broken heart and bones are beyond repair

And this is what becomes his daily bread.

 

He goads you onto the path that’s most taken

For he enjoys you under observation

You may hope to escape, but don’t be mistaken

For he won’t leave you to your imagination.

 

Your tears become the blood through his veins

The sorrow and fear become the glue

Then he rises from the ashes of your remains

And you’ll realize he is no one but you. 

Reviews

[Naina]

very nice poem.. the perfect description of beast in us..

[Another Mayfly]

Its beautiful, almost hypnotic. It reminds me of similar sentiments expressed in Blake's 'Tyger' poem. It is simply delightful.

[Devayani Reddi]

Thank you so much for taking the time to read my poem and giving me an amazing review!!! :)

[Edward Lancheister]

excellent i like this, my favorite stanza

Your tears become the blood through his veins
The sorrow and fear become the glue
Then he rises from the ashes of your remains
And you’ll realize he is no one but you.

realization form of the beast .

[Devayani Reddi]

thank u so much!!! :) Please check out my writings as i keep posting them! Your reviews are deeply appreciated!

[Edward Lancheister]

okay and i will