Metamorphosis

She looks in the mirror

A monster,

An abomination stares back at her

The mirror shies away

No need to fear the vampires

Or banshees

Or witches or warlocks

Creatures of the night

Beware…

Something far worse than you is here

Like a vampire

Who rips out the heart,

Feeds on the dripping blood

Drop by sweet drop

Until there’s nothing left.

She drains love and hope

Leaving behind only despair

Lifting a gnarled hand,

She touches her reflection

She lusts after the look of horror

In the face of her victims

As she crouches

Ready for the kill

Oh yes!

But deep inside

Another longing

Almost just as strong

Courses through her veins

A name she cannot give it

She craves a heart, pure

A heart, willingly given

A heart without doubts

A heart full of a warm glow

That would melt the walls of ice,

Those that fortify HER heart.

But who will risk his life,

His sanity?

His heart

For an abomination?

For something that wasn’t meant to exist

For something that brings nothing but pain

Who would care enough?

Then-

The pair of now anguished eyes is not alone

He has come!

The heart of pure

For her- the monster

Something stirs deep within her;

The walls thawing

His fingers caress the scars

Taking away the pain

She looks into his eyes

And peers into his soul

She sees nothing but love

And hope

One day, she might be his

Her past was a cocoon

Of lies and deceit

Enveloping her,

Smothering her.

But he’s her spring:

He helps her out of her cocoon

Lo and behold!

Out stpes a moth

Distinct, unique

Beautiful in its own way.

Reviews

[Onku Ghosh]

A mysterious poem....very well written.I found it very intereting.Keep writing.God bless.

[MashSaad]

Thank you. Appreciate the review. More coming up.

[Mina]

I really how you have used a strong female lead instead if a innocent and trembling victim . There's mystery, fear, power and twilight.
I REALLY LIKE IT.

[MashSaad]

Thanks a lot Mina. I really appreciate the response. I feel the world these days need more strong female characters, don't you?

[Mina]

Absolutely I can't agree more :)
I'm glad you being a guy also think like that (made my day)
:)

[MashSaad]

I am a girl though I agree the picture must be deceiving! lol.

[Mina]

My mistake I just saw your picture right now :)
I'M Sorry love :)

[MashSaad]

no problemo. :)

[Aarea]

This reminds me of Beauty and the Beast, except opposite. :) Great job, I liked your detail. My only complaint was that it didn't really tell you what she was, but maybe that was my bad or she wasn't supposed to be a specific thing. Anyway, good job!

[MashSaad]

It wasn't meant to be any specific creature, per se, just a symbolic representation of herself in her bad times. But I love how the poem comes across as something different to each person. Appreciate the review!