Psyche
Mythology nerd
I don’t know why I’m saying this all in rhymes
I’ve only talked this way a single time
Back then, on a simpler, easier day
I was in grade school- before I had demons that stay
I used to think the poem I wrote was stupid, idiotic
Back then my actions were less moronic
I spoke about the music, reading my poetry in front of the class
Everyone clapped- I wanted that feeling to never pass
Was about something simplistically beautiful in my childlike mind
A cricket’s song- so beautiful and kind
Is what I thought back then, at least
Back when those disgusting bugs didn’t lurk in my mind to feast
I don’t believe I deserve these vengeful creatures’ judgment
What do they know about my descent?
I apologize- I’ll start from the beginning
Before I decided to do my rightful sinning
I was married to a loving husband, who would forever stay
That’s what I thought until he was led astray
The lady who came into his life was a mistress of the night
I always saw the two together- I looked at the two with spite
My lover became distant, leaving longer for more and more work
I wish I noticed that seductress’ alluring smirk
He started acting like I was a challenge- just another chore
I should have realized sooner it was because of that whore
I laid out a trap- I just wished to catch them in the act
I told my husband I’d be gone for the night- and I sneaked into the closet once I was facing his back
The wretched woman came over- and what I saw made my heart crack
My vision almost faded to black
What I saw made me want to drop dead
I saw my husband and his mistress having their affair on our bed
Once they were finished, I stalked out of the room in the night with pure rage
I was anything but wise and sage
Was it my husband’s fault? Partly, I must admit
But it’s that homewrecking girl that caused him to submit
I wondered what the most fitting punishment she shall get for ruining my life with her crime
It took me a moment to realize- it’s that the girl must die
I’m still uncertain as to why when I sent for her, she decided to accept
Perhaps she was filled with some sort of regret?
I asked to meet with her when my husband left for the weekend- the first night’s eve
I asked her if she wished to go out towards the forest- since I adored the crisp snow and lack of leaves
It was in Nyx’s embrace when we traveled deep into the woods
I know I used some admittedly brutal methods
But at the moment- I truly didn’t care
Because the wicked witch fell right into my snare
I took her to a far away, secluded area
Where not a single person would hear either of our’s hysteria
I made sure she had a lovely last few minutes- a moment of peace, it was all so serene
She was staring at the stars when the knife in the back caused her to scream
I finished my deed- in the eerie beauty of the night
I was in nobody’s sight
It was all so exhilarating! I would never be caught
At least that’s what I thought
Because no matter where you go- there are always some prying eyes
As soon as I finished- the cricket’s started playing the song I used to prize
I vanished as quickly as possible- I swear I did
The music followed me no matter where I hid
I hated the grating, chirping sound
No matter what- it was I they always found
I’m so sick of hearing this annoying little tune
It’s like a siren’s song leading me to my doom
Taunting and playing on all my fears
Why isn’t everyone looking? It’s for all to hear!
What else do you want? All I did was put that cheating devil to rest!
I thought it was her sins that God had to be put to the test?
I’m at lost at what exactly to do- I don’t know what they want, vengeance I presume?
The song never pauses- it's my mind they wish to consume
What is it they say? An eye for an eye? A life for a life?
The cricket’s stopped- I found the answer to my strife
I wanted this to end quickly- as painlessly as possible
I wanted my reasoning behind all of this to be plausible
I glanced up at the sky- in truth, I had no simple answer
I just wished to stop the darkness that grew in my mind like cancer
The way I decided to go- was admittedly, cliche.
But at least it kept those festering crickets at bay
I tied the hangman’s knot towards the ceiling
I felt a painfully numb feeling
The noise kept on getting louder and louder
I couldn’t take this for another hour
When I kicked out the chair- and my body fell towards the floor
The last thing I saw was my husband opening the door. (Fin)
Hello! Thank you for reading this- I apologize if it isn't that good, I'm not a poet- and this is like the second poem I've done in my whole life. I'd really appreciate some feedback/constructive criticism
I’ve only talked this way a single time
Back then, on a simpler, easier day
I was in grade school- before I had demons that stay
I used to think the poem I wrote was stupid, idiotic
Back then my actions were less moronic
I spoke about the music, reading my poetry in front of the class
Everyone clapped- I wanted that feeling to never pass
Was about something simplistically beautiful in my childlike mind
A cricket’s song- so beautiful and kind
Is what I thought back then, at least
Back when those disgusting bugs didn’t lurk in my mind to feast
I don’t believe I deserve these vengeful creatures’ judgment
What do they know about my descent?
I apologize- I’ll start from the beginning
Before I decided to do my rightful sinning
I was married to a loving husband, who would forever stay
That’s what I thought until he was led astray
The lady who came into his life was a mistress of the night
I always saw the two together- I looked at the two with spite
My lover became distant, leaving longer for more and more work
I wish I noticed that seductress’ alluring smirk
He started acting like I was a challenge- just another chore
I should have realized sooner it was because of that whore
I laid out a trap- I just wished to catch them in the act
I told my husband I’d be gone for the night- and I sneaked into the closet once I was facing his back
The wretched woman came over- and what I saw made my heart crack
My vision almost faded to black
What I saw made me want to drop dead
I saw my husband and his mistress having their affair on our bed
Once they were finished, I stalked out of the room in the night with pure rage
I was anything but wise and sage
Was it my husband’s fault? Partly, I must admit
But it’s that homewrecking girl that caused him to submit
I wondered what the most fitting punishment she shall get for ruining my life with her crime
It took me a moment to realize- it’s that the girl must die
I’m still uncertain as to why when I sent for her, she decided to accept
Perhaps she was filled with some sort of regret?
I asked to meet with her when my husband left for the weekend- the first night’s eve
I asked her if she wished to go out towards the forest- since I adored the crisp snow and lack of leaves
It was in Nyx’s embrace when we traveled deep into the woods
I know I used some admittedly brutal methods
But at the moment- I truly didn’t care
Because the wicked witch fell right into my snare
I took her to a far away, secluded area
Where not a single person would hear either of our’s hysteria
I made sure she had a lovely last few minutes- a moment of peace, it was all so serene
She was staring at the stars when the knife in the back caused her to scream
I finished my deed- in the eerie beauty of the night
I was in nobody’s sight
It was all so exhilarating! I would never be caught
At least that’s what I thought
Because no matter where you go- there are always some prying eyes
As soon as I finished- the cricket’s started playing the song I used to prize
I vanished as quickly as possible- I swear I did
The music followed me no matter where I hid
I hated the grating, chirping sound
No matter what- it was I they always found
I’m so sick of hearing this annoying little tune
It’s like a siren’s song leading me to my doom
Taunting and playing on all my fears
Why isn’t everyone looking? It’s for all to hear!
What else do you want? All I did was put that cheating devil to rest!
I thought it was her sins that God had to be put to the test?
I’m at lost at what exactly to do- I don’t know what they want, vengeance I presume?
The song never pauses- it's my mind they wish to consume
What is it they say? An eye for an eye? A life for a life?
The cricket’s stopped- I found the answer to my strife
I wanted this to end quickly- as painlessly as possible
I wanted my reasoning behind all of this to be plausible
I glanced up at the sky- in truth, I had no simple answer
I just wished to stop the darkness that grew in my mind like cancer
The way I decided to go- was admittedly, cliche.
But at least it kept those festering crickets at bay
I tied the hangman’s knot towards the ceiling
I felt a painfully numb feeling
The noise kept on getting louder and louder
I couldn’t take this for another hour
When I kicked out the chair- and my body fell towards the floor
The last thing I saw was my husband opening the door. (Fin)
Hello! Thank you for reading this- I apologize if it isn't that good, I'm not a poet- and this is like the second poem I've done in my whole life. I'd really appreciate some feedback/constructive criticism
