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
Robert Howard 15 January 2007

Richest of metaphors offered in direct language. Pure magic.

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Karen Clements 24 January 2007

Wow this is my first read of this! It so aptly describes the dark side that resides in us! ! It's amazing Brian Karen xx

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Fred Gold 26 January 2007

Brian: Very moving and a bit intimidating. Fred

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Not a member No 4 29 January 2007

We've all got some of this stuff concealed as well as we can from the world at large. Brave and challenging write. Inspiring reading as always.

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Lin B 01 February 2007

Stumbled upon this poem and I'm glad I did. Very nice. I love the fact that it's talking about a persons other side, and secrets. Everyone has skeletons in their closets, but hardly any admit it. ~Linley~

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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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