The Tale Of Dorian Gray

The face no one can forget 

Behind his beauty lies a hideous secret 

A Faustian pact he will live to regret 

Living in debauchery and vice 

Whole existence is a web of lies 

The whole world he had once stood to win 

Had he not chosen the path of sin 

An angel on the outside 

But the monster lives within 

Decrepit and old 

As is the picture 

Burns the soul to ash 

No longer can he hide the truth 

Of the portrait in the attic 

Haunting him to the death 

And that is the tale of Dorian Gray 

Reviews

[Violet Stone]

That was awesome! Also, I love Dorian Gray so this was epic! :D Keep up the fabulous work! :)

[Kate Henderson]

Hey! Thanks! I'm glad you enjoyed. I love a bit of Dorian Gray!!

[Violet Stone]

You're welcome. My all time favorite actor is Ben Barnes and he plays Dorian Gray in the movie :D

[Kate Henderson]

Ben Barnes did well as Dorian, but I definitely prefer the book to the movie!

[Violet Stone]

I didn't get the chance to read the book but I want to :)

[SpeedyHobbit Armstrong]

I saw this and thought "Yes! Something based off Oscar Wilde!" Sure enough, this poem did not disappoint. Nice job keeping to the spirit of the novel!

[Kate Henderson]

Thank you for your kind words :)

[Nathan HUelsbeck]

the portrait in the attic
Haunting him to the death .

that is such a killer line. I love how your words flow into one another, keep it up. TOPS!!!

[Kate Henderson]

Thank you for your review, much appreciated glad you enjoyed :)