The Beauty & The Beast

Good and Bad are two things always present in everyone..... it's just... what we choose to be.

There is a beauty 
deep inside me 
generous, pure, hearty, kind 
calm and loving, 
to God she is serving 
A clay heart with stout mind 

Then is this beast 
on hate who feast 
violent, selfish, full of tears 
Blazing in rage, 
locked in pain's cage 
whose words pierce like spears 

And between these two 
lay I , without a clue 
gazing at my deed's lamp lit 
Only nice am I 
will be a true lie 
fault hide in me too, I admit. 

It's obvious, isn't it? 
This natural split 
Every single coin holds two faces 
but difference comes there 
when we decide where 
our soul will mark its traces. 

For I am the beauty 
and I am the beast 
but in end, what I choose to see 
For I am the good 
and I am the bad 
Yet, I am what I choose to be.

Author's Note

Just a random write....
I just discovered, every person is good and bad.... but what we are, is marked by what we choose to be.....
there are always choices.

Reviews

[M.E.Lyle]

You are not the "normal 15 year old," you are far beyond. At your age , this is a great observation. We do all have two sides. I find my darker, more sinister me comes out when I'm alone. I don't like that side of me. To counter it I try keeping myself busy. The rhyming pattern is so well developed and smooth.
Thanks.

[....]

You write so very well, You need to be published hun, You are very good at your writing abilities. This write captured my attention. So well written. I love this piece.

[A. L. Allen]

Wow, this is absolutely stunning. Not really much to say... I love the message and the rhyme is so smooth and flowing. Amazing job!

[Thea]

That is very true...You created a brilliant and honest poem...
Your insight is just amazing...
Well done...
:)))

[ChaoticSoul]

I see your bio says you are 15, and girl let me tell you, you are a fabulous writer for being so young. This poem is beautiful, thoughtful, and wise. Your writing is already quite good and it's only going to get better as you age and add more wisdom to your years. I am very glad to see you have an interest in writing because you have a talent here. Again, very lovely poem :)

[Seshat Nidaba]

Contrast as always, is a great device of exploration. Well done.

[Me]

First class writing

[Walk away slow poet]

Such a very powerful write and read. I like this write. you are a Talented writer.

[Emunah June.]

Normal? Highly doubtful! I'm the same age as you, and yet I dont have this type of perspective. You've noticed a critical human flaw/blessing that most it takes years to realize. Like an argument, there are two sides to everybody. One wishes to make peace and be supportive towards society as a whole, while another is spiteful and hurt and simply wishes to be alone. Combined with the fact that the picture matches the poem perfectly, this was a well penned piece and I can see that you're going to go far in the world of literature.

[Kesav Easwaran]

True, every human being is a split personality...it would always be good if we try to project the good in us, while moving forward in life...nice truth-telling write, Boldpen!