I’m living bathed in all this rage
Like I want to kill everyone
I’m trapped in a rusty, burned cage
People are aware of what I’ve done
But I haven’t done anything, not yet
I’m just murderous all the time
So why lock me up? I think I’m a threat
Have I crossed the line?
A pounding in my ears
As blood rushes to my head
After all these years
Why am I still not dead?
Loud and vivid hatred
Shining through my cold eyes
As I stare at all the blood
Heeding to echoes of cries
So this is why I’m here
Around me murder was forever near
As I curse the virtuous with death
Until they have breathed their final breath
With my malevolent eyes and dirty face
Being their only last sight
And with infinite sinister grace
I sentence them to eternal blight
Offline)
Comments6
Why am I alive? Of course God doesn't answer, so I have no choice but to explore on my own. This is my favorite poem that makes me think about many things.
Thank you so much. I agree, I do have to do things without asking for help from above as I know there won't be any answer.
I sense a touch of anger and questioning in this piece, not just about why am i but who am i, enjoyed the read.
Thank you very much
You are very welcome
The poem's exploration of the character's malevolent thoughts and the curse they place on the virtuous adds a layer of complexity to their identity. It effectively conveys the torment and isolation of a character struggling with their own darkness; made me wonder how dissimilar or paralleled are the thoughts of the mass shooters that have proliferated in the last century.
Thanks for your thoughts, a character's darkness is indeed complex.
Hatred purifies !
Hatred sanctifies !
Very true! We all need hatred sometimes. (Or maybe not... that's just me)
I really really like the imagery in this poem...the rusted and burnt cage shows what they've done to us, they don't trust us even when they hold us captive
Yeah, I agree, there is always too much mistrust. thanks!
always!
To be able to comment and rate this poem, you must be registered. Register here or if you are already registered, login here.