Dark In Me Poem by Brian Dorn

Dark In Me

Rating: 4.3


Welcome to my haunted house
Dare to see the dark in me
Suits of armor wait to joust
Eyes in portraits move to see

Stroke my ego, don't be shy
Give my id his equal pay
Watch the serpent slither by
My alter ego's chance to play

In the dungeon sleeps the creature
Securely cuffed in mounted chains
Disregard his ragged features
Please excuse the carpet stains

Behind the bookcase hides my secrets
Discretion swept up under rugs
The dark in me you haven't met
Struggles loose in warring tugs

Tempting me in carnal pleasure
Rewarding me if I dare
Accolades in grand measure
Disposing me in deep despair

COMMENTS OF THE POEM
Daphne Grant 15 February 2007

There's a likeness to a snake, representing 'The bad in me' Image apon image, speaks of the dark corners, the sinister side. A bit Edgar Allan Po well done again Would need a copy to say more, but certainly found rich imagery here Daphne G

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Dee Daffodil 09 February 2007

Someone long ago told me that each and every one of us, has something that we would rather not share with others...that dark side of us... You've been very honest here, and you've done a great job with your poem. Very nicely done Brian! ! Hugs, Dee

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John DeBona 07 February 2007

Classical feeling to your writes... I enjoy the Freudian inferences.. John

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Melvina Germain 07 February 2007

I too believe everyone has skeletons in their closet, therefore everyone has a dark side. Excellent poem, I enjoyed the read Brian.---Melvina---

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Claire Jones 05 February 2007

I loved this poem, dark, mysterious and exciting! Everyone has a dark side! CJ

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Susan Williams 09 September 2020

Welcome to my haunted house Dare to see the dark in me- - - - - - - - -> that is a stunning opener and leads me into a different direction- a darker direction

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Mahtab Bangalee 25 July 2019

greatly written the stanza- Stroke my ego, don't be shy Give my id his equal pay Watch the serpent slither by My alter ego's chance to play /// love it

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purple moon 25 June 2007

an honest word on human nature............well done.

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Etebom Ekpo 23 April 2007

I love this one and without any hesitation am adding it as my favourite

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Madly In Love 12 March 2007

one of my favourites i love it

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