Twisted Mask (Thoughts Of A True Madman)

Inspired by my favorite book Phantom Of The Opera.

  

  

 

These catwalks have become

A sanctuary for my shadow

To roam free from torment

As I keep a steady eye

On the unsuspecting characters

In my twisted play.

 

How can those pitiful fools

Believe they own the stage

When it is I,

With my own sweat and blood

That made this place

What it is

What I want it to be.

 

Soon they will learn

Or it will be

Their blood

That will become

My lifeline.

 

The night is my only friend

For it is when my music

Takes flight

Blissfully echoing

Through the corridors

Sung by my greatest creation…

 

Christine… the one who will love me forever

Because she owes me…

As do the rest of these ungrateful fools.

 

Wait who is this insolent boy

Who courts my lady’s affections

Oh when will they learn

That to betray me

Means the hangman’s noose.

 

This cannot be…

How can she be?

It isn’t possible.

Her love belongs to

 

ME!!

 

This will never happen

For I won’t let it be…

If he wants her so bad

And she desires him

Then the choice is clear.

 

If I can't capture her heart

Then I must steal her…

 

Oh and let her charming hero

Come after her and he’ll be the martyr

In my torture chamber.

 

Someday they will learn

 

Yes someday they will see…

That this is my world

They are living in

And if they refuse to bow to my religion

Then they can burn in my hell.

 

Consider me nothing more than

A Phantom…

 

When in reality I am

 

The GOD of this Opera House.

 

Author's Note

This is inspired by my favorite book Phantom Of The Opera... it takes a look through the eyes of the phantom as I see it. I hope you enjoy my interpretation.

Reviews

[Fran Marie]

Yes someday they will see�

That this is my world

They are living in

And if they refuse to bow to my religion

Then they can burn in my hell.



Wow~ this blew me away~Aptly Titled~Twisted Mask of... this is an Awesome!!! and Powerful piece~

What madness in thoughts truly lurks

behind the Twisted Mask of the Phantom~ A power-packed write taking the reader there

into the madness of the Phantom's world~THanks, Dale, for submitting this skillfully penned poem

to the Masquerade Ball Contest~

Fran Marie

[John Stussy]

Dude, that is one of my favorite stories of all time. This is a superb, masterfully written tribute to that classic romantic tragedy. Excellent job on this, you captured the Phantom's mindset flawlessly. Kudos to you on it.

[Cardinal Robin]

I read the power of this the other day...like me, you sometimes write in a different hat, a completely different eloquence emerging, the dark likes you equally well with the light. You are a man of great passion! Excellent write!

[Jazmyne]

this was very passionate..strong and alittle obsesive! very well written. i can her is voice yell out the words like he is right beside me. the last line had sadness yet in my mind i could see him raising up his fist telling it to the world what he is!! thank you for sharing this. i really enjoyed reading it!! it brought out my imagination!!!

[Mercury Mirrors]

Nice...Totally classic. =/ I still gotta see the movie, but i have the book. I loved it though, & this syncs up nicely. Very well written.

Many Kudos :],
Lizz.

[Seriana]

Whew! I'd say you displaced yourself quite nicely into the role of the Phantom Dale. Nicely done! Having seen the play twice myself, I followed right along with this nice interpretation. You didn't make it too dark, yet you gave enough of the emotional angst coming from the Phantom to make this quite enjoyable. I nearly felt like I was there again watching it. Good job!

[Larissa G.]

I felt like I was reading the Phantom's diary. Very interesting, and I love how you kept it all completely in character with the poor fellow. Lovely writing. :)

[Dani California]

A truly incredible piece. It sent shivers up my spine...
You've captured the Phantom very well, very well indeed.

Impressive work, Dale. Very!
But that's no surprise... :)

[Lorraine Pearson]

I feel you are truly inside the Phantom's head on this one! All the plotting and planning is right here...motives etc. I'm not familiar with the "book" version-- I know the broadway play, and both television movies very well. Apparently there really are some differences...but aren't there always. Nice piece my friendly phantom cowboy! I'm so glad you conquered this one!
~Lorraiyne

[Lorraine Pearson]

I feel you are truly inside the Phantom's head on this one! All the plotting and planning is right here...motives etc. I'm not familiar with the "book" version-- I know the broadway play, and both television movies very well. Apparently there really are some differences...but aren't there always. Nice piece my friendly phantom cowboy! I'm so glad you conquered this one!
~Lorraiyne

[Lorraine Pearson]

I feel you are truly inside the Phantom's head on this one! All the plotting and planning is right here...motives etc. I'm not familiar with the "book" version-- I know the broadway play, and both television movies very well. Apparently there really are some differences...but aren't there always. Nice piece my friendly phantom cowboy! I'm so glad you conquered this one!
~Lorraiyne