It Is Within Me Poem by Jason Daniels

I have this terrible notion
That I am capable of monstrous deeds.
The thought of taking a life,
To me, is like that of brushing my teeth.

I feel not sorrow for others
As their lives are torn apart,
But rather a sick sensation of pleasure
That I can’t keep out of sight.

I almost pity those who wrong me
For my thirst for vengeance is never quelled,
Their sorry lives should pay
Through blood, pain, and tears!

But it is often that I wonder
If there is an easier way.
Maybe that is to forgive,
But can it be within me?