writing The Darker Side (poem)

[MelancholicMemory 2,025]

Since I was a child, I've had an odd fascination with the dark and macabre, or "grimdark" as our fandom used to call it. I see the beauty and poetry in every tragedy. As a result, I love writers such as Stephen King, Lovecraft, Bret Easton Ellis, and Poe. I also love horror movies. This poem is about my morbid fascination.

 

"The Darker Side"

 

Darkness consumes the earth
As the harvest moon bleeds red.
I sit here in the Autumn grass
And live amongst the dead.

I breathe in the chilly air,
Filled with macabre joy,
The sweet, sweet scent of sorrow,
I've loved since I was a boy.

The dark and gloom consume me
And I embrace them as my own,
Sealed with a bloody banner,
Upon the Devil's throne.

The beasts of Hell befriend me
And serve my wicked soul.
Transfixed by death and darkness,
My wicked soul is whole.

Mankind is shocked, disgusted,
Even fearful of my ways,
But in this world of misery,
I see beauty every day.

Now it's time
To see this world,
See it through my eyes;
Join me in sweet misery,
Here on the darker side.

Edited February 7, 2013 by MelancholicMemory

[pegasister101 39]

oh gosh! Just as before! absolutely amazing job with your words and once again really inspiring! i love how it has almost an eerie feel to it! cant wait to hear more from you!  

[MelancholicMemory 2,025]

oh gosh! Just as before! absolutely amazing job with your words and once again really inspiring! i love how it has almost an eerie feel to it! cant wait to hear more from you!  

Thank you, Pegasister, for the very kind words! They mean a lot to me. I wasn't sure if this would be well received or not. I'm glad you liked it!