Monsters in my Closet

When I was little

I used to see monsters

hiding around my room.

As I got older

the monsters didn’t go away,

only changed.

Now I know that monsters are real.

There are little beasts that find cracks in my skin

and slip in to infect me with doubt,

Riddling me with anxiety.

They lurk in corners

or perch on my shoulder,

digging their claws into my skin

and pouncing on my confidence.

I’ve warded them off before

with methods to improve the mind.

But they keep descending.

Just when I think I’m safe,

the beasts are waiting,

for they have all the time in the world

to find me again.

When they strike it happens all at once.

I feel a panicked and lost

as my soul starts breaking,

sending shattered fragments

into my heart and mind.

My chest collapses into a void.

My mind becomes a weapon against my own body.

Despite all of this chaos,

I know that one day

every one of those monsters

will be with me no longer.

For I will just simply refuse to believe

that they can take control of me

for another day.

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Casanova
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Heya, TheColoroftheSky! Casanova here for another review! ONE MORE! I'm happy- I'm almost done with what I put my mind to. I hope you're happy too, 'cause this has taken the last several hours.
Anyway- to the review!
This one was really good.. I read it a few times, I read it again. It's really amazing.. Honestly- this review may just be a praise one.
First- the first thing that comes to mind- Pain, strength, depression, determination, other synonyms and acronyms. It's amazing the way you can convey two different emotions, feelings, etc, into one poem. Your imagery is on point, like usual. You're breathless in your wording, amazing in your imagery. I absolutely love it.
Actually, I can think of one critique.
"Repetition impresses facts upon dull minds." No matter how many times I say this, it's true. My Algebra teacher would agree- it honestly helps. And I think you'll get it, even if I have to pound it into you. Haha! If you ever want help, need tips, or anything, just PM me or find me on the chat bar. I'm not sure how much I can help, you're extremely good and beyond my skill, but I'd be happy to take a look at your works.
Anyway, keep doing what you're doing and keep on keeping on.
I'm expecting a lot from you, Sky. You have at least one fan on here XD.
See ya around~
Your friend- Matthew Casanova Aaron.

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CateRose17
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The words that come to mind for me are the words "strength" and "determination". You are a strong human being from what I can get from your words. My favorite line is
" For I will just simply refuse to believe
that they can take control of me"
That, in my opinion, is the best line in the whole thing. You portrayed a warrior and that is amazing. I respect you very much for this. I used to struggle with " monsters" as well and I was able to overcome that. And to see that you are coming or have already come out of that shows me there is good in this world. Your poetry just amazes me. Your use of words astounds me, it's so deep and profound. You should really think about trying to get these published because they're like no other poems I have seen. Great job- Cate.

Hey sky!
Well well well, I think you are not the only one to think all that cuz I know a person (((me))) who feels just the same way. I relate to this poem.

I could feel your desperation to overcome your anxiety throughout this read.

Their ain't much to criticize [atleast for me] but I've got things to appreciate!

I like the metaphors that you have used specially the part where u say that now u know that monsters r for really and that they inject u wid doubt. That for me was the highlight of your work...

So yeah overall I liked your work and look forward on reading more of them.

Keep writing
~phangirl


P.S- sorry for the short review and welcome to YWS!

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Ashley123
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Once again, this poem is REALLY good. But, then again, I know nothing about poetry. I could really feel your emotions that you have been feeling and have once felt, it really related to me. I have also felt those feelings, and I still feel this all the time. I have anxiety, and it really makes me feel those exact things that you have felt in your poem. Anxiety seems to hold me back, or limit my actions and what I want to do. So, I just wanted to let you know how this also relates to my life. Keep on writing deep things like this, pieces riddled in emotion and thought; because this kind of writing is really what catches reader's attention. Hope to see even more work from you, you are very poetic. :)

I'm glad to hear you could relate to it! I was afraid of posting poetry publicly in fear of no one being able to relate to my writing. The comment really means alot to me. I plan to submit more stuff as the time (and points) come along.

Cool. I'm glad that I could relate, truly.



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— SJ Whitby