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Engulfed in Blackness

April 14, 2011
By xTheSandman SILVER, Novi, Michigan
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xTheSandman SILVER, Novi, Michigan
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Favorite Quote:
I write differently from what I speak, I speak differently from what I think, I think differently from the way I ought to think, and so it all proceeds into deepest darkness.&quot;<br /> -Franz Kafka

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In a place that is dark and dreary
My body weak, my heart is weary
The darkness around me was bleak and haunted
But, strangely, I found my mind undaunted

I saw, in the distance, a glowing light
The darkness lifted to my delight
Its fiery blaze burned in my chest
The sadness left, I'm no longer depressed

The light lingered, the darkness gone
I knew now nothing would go wrong
I looked forward and made haste
I needed to get out of this dreary place

© Travis W., Highland Village, TX

The author's comments:
I was inspired by Edgar Allen Poe's poem The Raven, and wrote this based on my interpretation of his tone. I hope you enjoy!
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Fawny PLATINUM said...
on Jun. 17 2011 at 1:56 am
Fawny PLATINUM, Cheyenne, Wyoming
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i like the change in tone!! great ob. i do enjoy your enterpretation haha. great job!!!