The Attic

I sat behind

the transparent film;

    I wondered if I was alone

    in such a cosmic illusion.

Hidden in the pages

of a crackled book;

   I absorbed the thoughts of you,

   wondering if it was reality.

I stood with the frontmen

in the exotic undergrowth.

  I felt the adrenaline of exile;

  a deserter of the two families.

I cower in the foreboding attic;

a horror comfort;

  I wonder what is like to live

  in beauty that I loved.

Author's Note

Dear Cafe,

INTRODUCTION

1. The poem is based off of "Flowers in the Attic," by V.C. Andrews.
2. Don't watch the movie, watch the book!
3. The poem is also based on how I actually felt!

Sincerely,

ria

p.s. Enjoy the music!
p.s.s. Enjoy my creepy photography!
p.s.s.s. I transfer all of my work from DeviantArt which is located on my profile.

Here is some lovely comments to this picture from DA:

http://riaverobenthil.deviantart.com/art/Shelter-me-from-Beauty-383101327

Reviews

[Jack...]

Perhaps locked away in an attic, trying to see through the exhaust vent, drinking in the thin beams of light and dreaming of what was...but the mind of the reader stands unlocked and open wide within the thoughts this wonderful piece of art has produced. Very nicely done my friend.

[Vria P Crow]

Thank you, Jack! :)

[TPK Stories]

I love the connection to the movie "Flowers in the Attic". Well written.

[Vria P Crow]

Thank you! :D

[jacob erin-cilberto]

i was attracted by the title and not disappointed by the poem...i think attics are fascinating...something a bit eerie, yet there is usually a lot of dust covered history in those crevasses.

i too thought of "flowers in the attic"---there was horror and those kids weren't getting the chance to live in beauty and with love...

really like this poem.

[Vria P Crow]

Thank you very much! Yes, "Flowers in the Attic" has been one of my major influences when it comes to writing.

I have read V.C. Andrews over and over again to the point of exhaustion because I can relate.

Thanks again!

[Vria P Crow]

In addition, I agree that attics are eerie and frightening. However, it also preserves memories. The downfall of the attic is that it stunts children's growth. hehe I just always need to add something! :P

[jacob erin-cilberto]

:)

[Vria P Crow]

:) to you too:D Sorry, I get so serious sometimes! Happy writing to you!

[jacob erin-cilberto]

hey we get serious, we are poets!

[Vria P Crow]

HAHA I concur! God, I miss this site so much!

[zainul]

I suppose it is based on the movie,'Flowers In The Attic'
The piece is compact and lovely.
Hope to hear from you.

[Vria P Crow]

Thank you very much!

[Vria P Crow]

And yes, it is based on V.C. Andrew's novel, "Flowers in the Attic.
The book is much better than the film as per usual. :)

[Vria P Crow]

However, the film composed some beautiful music! :)

[zainul]

I have read about the movie and book from internet resources.
The movie makers changed some important events for commercialization.
I have also browsed the movie from YouTube. I enjoyed it with its music.

[Vria P Crow]

Still, I recommend the book. I actually despised the movie. The only thing I liked about it was the beautiful music:D I am so happy you enjoyed it :)

[zainul]

You are a great critic I see.:)
I am pretty old and can't read a book easily.
I just glean some idea from the on the net,see YouTube and go for consulting with the talented persons.
I appreciate your inputs,dear poet.:)

[Vria P Crow]

haha Yeah. I am a big critique. I have always been one.
haha Awe. Well, it is never too late to start!
My suggestion would get the V.C. Andrew's, "Flowers in the Attic" audiotape at a library. I am not sure where you live currently.
Youtube is an excellent source, indeed!
Thank you! I appreciate our input as well!

[zainul]

I know it from your methodical approach of reviewing.
"You are the only one" who does it that way.
I will try to glance the book from e-book store.
I will never complete the book as we did.
You might have noted that I am a mediocre in everything.
Not the best as you and other talented ones.:)

[Vria P Crow]

haha Awe. You flatter me!
You are an amazing writer, Zainul!
Oh my, you are not mediocre!
You are loved on WritersCafe!
I am not better than you!

Hmm...My poetry is not always methodical so it is a reprieve!

Thanks again!

[zainul]

Thanks for the compliments.
We are all trying to express ourselves in the best manner.
We have a great family of writers here.
We enjoy our works.
We will never regret.
All works are good for this moment and they may be improved over time.
I have seen that Edgar Allen Poe edited 'Al-Araf' for improvement several times over couple of years.
Happy writing and reviewing,dear friend!:)

[Vria P Crow]

Happy writing to you too:) Thank you for bringing a smile upon my face:)

[zainul]

:)