Dark Shadows

Dark Shadows

A Poem by Kristin Lee
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Getting rid of old baggage is sometimes hard. But relazing your own strength is vital.

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Dark Shadows dance carelessly behind closed doors

They don’t realize that Dark Shadows can’t hide from me

Dark Shadows, I see you

The same Dark Shadows with malice alight in their eyes

It’s so cold when they are near

But I am not filled with fear

            

Dark Shadows haven’t you learned?

I will not let you kill me

Your intent has always been clear

But, I was born stronger than you

Fear will not hold dominion over me

And you, Dark Shadows, will never control me

 

Dark Shadows, I see you

And I cast you out!

Don’t you understand?

You cannot hurt me any more

Dark Shadows, black as night

Be gone!  I will not live in fright!

 

Dark Shadows circle everywhere

But they have overstayed their welcome

I said, “GO AWAY NOW!”

Go away now I pray

 

They're dancing on the edge of the crowd

They can’t touch me and it kills them

I took away their power

I am filled with love

 

I will not let you kill me Dark Shadows

Your intent has always been clear

But I was born stronger than you

Love resides within me

You will never control me

 

Dark Shadows, I see you

And, I cast you out!

© 2013 Kristin Lee


Author's Note

Kristin Lee
Any feedback is much appreciated

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it's a very inspiring poem... It's true that if love resides in your heart, darkness cannot even touch you... beautifully written.
Rhyming scheme is not really important in modern poetry, so as long as you have the right emotions and right words, it does not matter if they rhyme...
However, I hope you take this positively, but usually you have the same number of lines in each paragraph of a poem... but then as long as what you have written touches the reader it's k...

Posted 10 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Kristin Lee

10 Years Ago

Thank you. I agree, most modern poetry does not require rhyming. And I'm glad you noticed that eac.. read more



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A poem from deep within. I have written of my demons too. This is a gritty and still sad tale of determination and inner strength. But still lurks between its empty spaces a deeply buried shard of doubt.

Posted 10 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Kristin Lee

10 Years Ago

Its always a fine line...how much do you say, what do you say, without crossing the line. and the s.. read more
You are wise in casting them out on the basis of your own strength
it is brave
it is right
when you cast them out
they see you in a new light
and revere you from a safe distance
you are safe
you chose to be

Posted 10 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

shivohumsohum

10 Years Ago

You choose matrimony
Kristin Lee

10 Years Ago

That's one of many wonderful choices, yes. More importantly I was brave enough to choose my self wo.. read more
shivohumsohum

10 Years Ago

Not a hair on your head will be harmed even when you are alone and unarmed..
not a ghost from .. read more
its incredible , very touching and comforting poem . I liked it

Posted 10 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Kristin Lee

10 Years Ago

Thank you very much :)
Acucena G.

10 Years Ago

You are welcome
This is very beautifully written. :D It holds much emotion, and I like how you would repeat some sentences over to emphasize the line.
Although, it does bug me a bit that the stanzas don't have the same number of lines, another part of me thinks that it adds to the part of the poem that expresses more... freedom, I guess you could say, from the dark shadows. I guess the reason why it bugs me just a tiny bit, though, is because I've always learned that they should have the amount of lines, and some times I can act a bit OCD, but really, the poem is beautiful.
You seem to have a way of making almost each and every word mean something, and I get a picture of the scene in my head. Really, this is truly beautiful.

Posted 10 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Kristin Lee

10 Years Ago

Thank you very much for the honest feedback! I totally get the OCD tendancies. Its my own shortcom.. read more
it's a very inspiring poem... It's true that if love resides in your heart, darkness cannot even touch you... beautifully written.
Rhyming scheme is not really important in modern poetry, so as long as you have the right emotions and right words, it does not matter if they rhyme...
However, I hope you take this positively, but usually you have the same number of lines in each paragraph of a poem... but then as long as what you have written touches the reader it's k...

Posted 10 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Kristin Lee

10 Years Ago

Thank you. I agree, most modern poetry does not require rhyming. And I'm glad you noticed that eac.. read more
A very nice write...:)

Posted 10 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Kristin Lee

10 Years Ago

Thank you very much!
Sami Khalil

10 Years Ago

My pleasure...:)
Very cool. The message is pretty clear, it sort of has a Vampire vs The Cross feel to it.

Posted 10 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Kristin Lee

10 Years Ago

Thanks :) The whole good vs. evil can definitely be seen as Vampire vs The Cross.

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Tags: poetry, cast, darkness, shadows, demons, psychology

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Kristin Lee
Kristin Lee

Portland, OR



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