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Reflecting Hollow

March 12, 2014
By RyanM. PLATINUM, Klamath Falls, Oregon
RyanM. PLATINUM, Klamath Falls, Oregon
30 articles 0 photos 70 comments

Favorite Quote:
"Those who deny the darkness in their hearts, are the ones who fall deeper into it."


People see me and say he's degrading
It's something they keep saying
He's really not who he seems to be
I say how would you know, you’re not me
All this anger fuels my doubts
Open the cage the beast shouts
I try to fight it and keep it at bay
But it will come out and succeed one day
I am scared for what it is and what it will do
It taunts me and whispers that'll bring bliss and make anew
No more constant misery adorning on my shore
No more engulfing agony raging through this war
I yearn for that true happiness
To let go and stop the loneliness
But I know it's a lie
It'll make me say goodbye
It wants to destroy everything
and then I'll have nothing
I have given up from the pain
The one thing I've tried so hard to maintain
Is clawing at the walls inside my soul
It has finally achieved its goal
This is the end of my seal
I had hoped that this wouldn't become real
It begs for me to let it go
An I had always told it no
And now I say I will, but I don't know how to open the lock
It seems to me this isn’t much of a shock
Maybe I'll be happy with myself then
The problem is though, that that freedom will come when
I can't allow myself to give up this view for too long
Because then my soul will corrupt and go wrong
It scares me to think and feel these things
The monster has made it to the door and the bell he constantly rings
The mirror door won't unlock so I hope it shatters
Within this sight nothing matters
No getting held back or put down
This creature I will grant the crown
Because the lost key will never be found
When he is finally free all will be quiet and make no sound
Don't worry the real me is coming near
I just can't wait till he gets here
Believe me this isn't vapid
The death rate will become rapid
Enjoy the show, I know I will
Watch it all crumble and turn shrill
Now it seems the lock won't have to be broken
The world has already fallen ill


The author's comments:
Anger is what fueled my desire to write this. Being misunderstood at every corner is extremely aggravating.

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on Sep. 22 2014 at 2:42 pm
RyanM. PLATINUM, Klamath Falls, Oregon
30 articles 0 photos 70 comments

Favorite Quote:
"Those who deny the darkness in their hearts, are the ones who fall deeper into it."

Just being honest.

on Aug. 23 2014 at 10:50 pm
EmilytheBelleofA. DIAMOND, Athens, Georgia
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Favorite Quote:
To love is to be vulnerable; Triumph is born out of struggle; We notice shadows most when they stand alone in the midst of overwhelming light.

I feel like I should say thank you. Thank you. 

on Aug. 21 2014 at 8:10 pm
RyanM. PLATINUM, Klamath Falls, Oregon
30 articles 0 photos 70 comments

Favorite Quote:
"Those who deny the darkness in their hearts, are the ones who fall deeper into it."

I'm glad you got confidence. I'm glad my poems have helped you. I completely understand how you feel as you can see. I don't know any of the people who comment on my poems, but I'm here for you and all of them. Cause in the end; all poets have are fellow poets, themsleves, and the way they express themself trough poetry.  

on Aug. 21 2014 at 7:33 pm
Princess.Renda GOLD, Travelers Rest, South Carolina
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Favorite Quote:
"All the world is made of faith, trust, and pixie dust." --J.M. Barrie, Peter Pan

I think I've said this before, but I'll say it again: reading your work makes me feel like I'm not alone. I've always been the balck sheep, and people always judge me for it. I get so tired of it. So I completly relate toand understand what you are saying in this. I just started a new school in a totally new state, and I feel like every one in the school stares at me as I walk down the hallway, just judging me for whats on the outside. After reading this, I feel like I can walk with a new bit of confidence. I'm not sure if any of that made sence, but thank you for sharing this.

on Aug. 1 2014 at 3:27 am
RyanM. PLATINUM, Klamath Falls, Oregon
30 articles 0 photos 70 comments

Favorite Quote:
"Those who deny the darkness in their hearts, are the ones who fall deeper into it."

Even though I don't know you. We have a connection, a connection through poetry and through that anything is possible.

on Jul. 23 2014 at 11:04 pm
EmilytheBelleofA. DIAMOND, Athens, Georgia
81 articles 5 photos 1486 comments

Favorite Quote:
To love is to be vulnerable; Triumph is born out of struggle; We notice shadows most when they stand alone in the midst of overwhelming light.

Thank you. I mean it. Thank you, for listening. 

on Jul. 22 2014 at 5:27 pm
RyanM. PLATINUM, Klamath Falls, Oregon
30 articles 0 photos 70 comments

Favorite Quote:
"Those who deny the darkness in their hearts, are the ones who fall deeper into it."

No, thank you for trusting me enough to share something about your Dad. I truly hope things get better for you.

on Jul. 21 2014 at 9:23 pm
EmilytheBelleofA. DIAMOND, Athens, Georgia
81 articles 5 photos 1486 comments

Favorite Quote:
To love is to be vulnerable; Triumph is born out of struggle; We notice shadows most when they stand alone in the midst of overwhelming light.

This reminds me of being angry at my dad because he misunderstood me and still does. All I can say is that I remember being angry at my dad for misundestanding me and I get angry at people who misunderstand me, even though I try not to. Your poem is really great. I can connect to this. Thanks for sharing this.