In Darkness Lies my Heart - Original Poem

In darkness lies my heart

The blood is heavy beating true

I but wish the will to impart

the secrets known only to a few.

My hatred is seeded deep

As a smile comes across my face-

Maybe in a time long ago I would weep

But my expression never loses grace.

My soul is covered in black velvet

Forever drenched in darkness

Perhaps that would earn me merit

As my heart beats against the stillness.

Long ago I was weak

The world made me what I am

I finally found what I seek

Remembering innocence I no longer can.

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The story behind this poem is that it was an assignment originally for Introduction for Creative Writing. I have since evolved it a bit. My idea behind this poem was actually for a character I am thinking of writing about. Someone who has turned their back on the world for nothing other than she feels it deserves to burn. I used to write poetry as a child and teenager, but haven't in about 15 years. So this is my first published to the world poem since then! It's crazy to think about honestly.

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