The Box

Something I'd written a few years back when asked why I was so positive all of the time.

I opened up my closet

In the back

In a box

A bunch of little monsters

Wrapped and bound

Metal locks

The box, 

it shook & rattled

Deep inside

Raging battles

I lightly tapped its top

And they went still

They were quiet

Admitting I was tempted

But with will

Left them silent

I leaned away and stood

Demons cried and

Banged the walls

Closing my closet doors

Because I know

Pandora falls

Reviews

[dan]

Brittany, This is a very nice piece; you introduce the idea of a box right away, then meander along with clever wordplay to culminate in the introduction of Pandora, of (literary) box fame. A nice introduction to your writing! I will gladly accept your friend request. Nice to meet you. take care...dan

[Jocie de Jaune]

Wow!!!!! My favourite is definatelly the end...excellent! Linking it with mythology adds an almost mysterious quality and with your idea of a box in a wardrobe and laid back writing style you bring fresh air to a traditional conception of the demons inside of us. modern, relaxed and cool, your poem is great and makes a complex task seem efortless! Well done!

[Ashleigh]

Excellent poem...it's very easy to relate to this. I think we all have demons hidden somewhere inside of us; it's just about learning to suppress them in which we learn to live with them.

[Leindor]

Thank you very much! It was somewhat difficult to keep it simplified, and I'm glad that you were able to relate to it, as that was exactly what I was going for. Thanks for the feedback!