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Shadow Aspect

March 27, 2012
By AgentOrange789 GOLD, Friendswood, Texas
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AgentOrange789 GOLD, Friendswood, Texas
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&quot;It&#039;s a saying they have, that a man has a false heart in his mouth for the world to see, another in his breast to show to his special friends and his family, and the real one, the true one, the secret one, which is never known to anyone except to himself alone, hidden only God knows where.&quot;<br /> -James Clavell, &quot;Shogun&quot;

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Sleep drags me, yet again,
Into the deepest trench of my being
Thrown once more into the nightmare
Sanity preyed upon by my deepest nature

A grotesque vision of my deeper self
Deformed, mutilated, all that I despise
Projected within the monster I have created
A wretched product of the imagination

Indescribable terror has overtaken me
I fight with all my being to escape
To turn my eyes away from the monstrosity
Yet nothing can save me from the truth

I am frozen, paralyzed, rendered helpless
As my own malevolence closes in
All logic and reason shattered within the plane,
Yet dare I question reality?

Inches away from annihilation
The best makes his final attack
The last image, my own distorted face
Reflected in its bloody, flaming eyes…

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This article has 9 comments.

AnthonyDavidHall PLATINUM said...
on Oct. 13 2012 at 1:54 pm
AnthonyDavidHall PLATINUM, Valrico, Florida
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&quot;Man is least himself when he talks in his own person. Give him a mask, and he will tell you the truth.&quot; - Oscar Wilde

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I think you have real potential. A few more years of refining and you'll be an astounding poet.
Ariya GOLD said...
on Jun. 28 2012 at 2:09 pm
Ariya GOLD, Charleston, South Carolina
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I like how you describe the evil "deeper self" with words like "mutilated" it instilled the poem with great imagry and emotion.
dreamshaker said...
on Apr. 2 2012 at 10:10 pm
dreamshaker, Clarkston, Michigan
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This is incredible. You're a very talented poet...

Seriously, though, this was beautiful. My favorite line was "Sanity preyed upon by my deepest nature", but the ending...wow. It was absolute perfection - a really powerful way to end it.

I can't offer an advice, as there's not a thing I would change. Well done

Behind_a_Plastic_Smile GOLD said...
on Apr. 2 2012 at 5:53 pm
Behind_a_Plastic_Smile GOLD, Roseville, California
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WOW!! jus WOW- this was really good i'm jealious its amazing. that last line: perfect. i added this to my favorites
SpringRayyn PLATINUM said...
on Apr. 2 2012 at 3:36 pm
SpringRayyn PLATINUM, Lakeville, Minnesota
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This poem really draws one in, and the ending is actually so disturbing. I really liked that about it. I also loved the way that it makes it hard to tell what is real and what is the dream. And your diction is superb! It's a wonderful poem.
loveissmiles GOLD said...
on Apr. 2 2012 at 7:44 am
loveissmiles GOLD, Lynn, Indiana
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This is beautiful!!!!! Morbid, but beautiful! I loved the lines, "A grotesque vision of my deeper self
Deformed, mutilated, all that I despise" But i have to know, is it supposed to be beast instrad of best in the line, "The best makes his final attack" If not im a little confused. But if it is i totally understand. Reguarless i Totally love this.

 

If you could please comment on my new piece, "Tribute to his singing heart." it would make me really happy. :)

butterfly123 said...
on Apr. 2 2012 at 1:06 am
butterfly123, Banglore, Other
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hey!

absolutely beautiful. i love the way you have given a detailed descripton , such that, i can actually picture the whole poem in my head .  "I am frozen, paralyzed, rendered helpless" , sometimes i feel like that too. amazing piece and keep writing :)

eternal_sunshine SILVER said...
on Apr. 1 2012 at 4:52 pm
eternal_sunshine SILVER, Minnetonka, Minnesota
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I really like this one. It was very vividly detailed, and it took me back to nightmares that I had had. I especially liked the line, "Sanity preyed upon by my deepest nature." Flowed really well, and the ending was awesome. Nice job
beautifulspirit PLATINUM said...
on Apr. 1 2012 at 10:51 am
beautifulspirit PLATINUM, Alpharetta, Georgia
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Cool~ Typical nightmare described so vividly. So in the nightmare, you were your own monster? Like the ending---the abrupt awakening of the speaker.