In the Dark | Teen Ink
  1. Home
  2. Poetry
  3. Sonnet
  4. In the Dark

In the Dark

April 10, 2013
By Brian2795 BRONZE, Ellicott City, Maryland
More by this author
Brian2795 BRONZE, Ellicott City, Maryland
3 articles 0 photos 0 comments

Favorite Quote:
"I went to the woods because I wished to live deliberately...."

View profile

As I stare down
the beast on the other side
of the window, I tremble in fear and
exhale
when he turns to me.
Little do I know
that all he sees is his reflection;
little do I know
that I cower behind a mirror.
So I thank the beast
for his merciful heart,
unaware
of its lack thereof.

© Jason B., Colorado Springs, CO

The author's comments:
One night, while I was sitting up in bed, a strange thought pulled me in into somewhat of a trance. I wrote it down into my journal, fearing that if I didn't I would have a nightmare of the same nature. This poem was kept short and simple in order to allow the reader to take it in and think of it as a whole. Although there are several interpretations to it, the main idea I believe it portrays is "actions mistaken as good intentions."
Post a comment
Submit your own

Similar Articles

Previous Next
Poetry
For my best friend
By hannahbee7 DIAMOND
Boca Raton, Florida
hannahbee7 DIAMOND, Boca Raton, Florida
67 articles 1 photo 65 comments

Favorite Quote:
"You know you’re a writer if your friend tells you a heartbreaking story and your first reaction is – wow, that would make an incredible plot for a novel. You know you’re a smart writer if you manage to keep that reaction to yourself."

View profile
Poetry
The Colour of Life
By EcoMarioMarra SILVER
Minnetonka, Minnesota
EcoMarioMarra SILVER, Minnetonka, Minnesota
6 articles 3 photos 3 comments
View profile
Poetry
My Mandatory Shakespearian Sonnet
By Anonymous
Poetry
The American Bigotry
By VanillaRose BRONZE
Osceola, Indiana
VanillaRose BRONZE, Osceola, Indiana
4 articles 0 photos 3 comments
View profile
Poetry
truth
By breebee GOLD
Lawrence, Kansas
breebee GOLD, Lawrence, Kansas
13 articles 0 photos 3 comments
View profile
Poetry
Lost in Love
By bluemagnet22 PLATINUM
Dearborn Hts, Michigan
bluemagnet22 PLATINUM, Dearborn Hts, Michigan
24 articles 16 photos 644 comments

Favorite Quote:
You were born an origanal why die a copy?The secret to success is the consistency to pursue.To the world you may be one person,but to one person you may be the world.To receive the right answer,you must ask the right question.Don't worry be happy! :)

View profile

JOIN THE DISCUSSION

This article has 0 comments.