“The Haunted House: Part 1”

Stuck.

In a haunted house.

In a place filled with ghosts of my delusions.

A fantasy that keeps me trapped.

Full.

Not with dreams.

But with nightmares.

Nightmares of monsters with long claws.

Telling me that I am unworthy.

That I do not deserve to be loved.

To be respected.

To be seen.

To be heard.

Monsters that scream at me to get out while clutching on to my wrists and ankles to ensure that I cannot leave.

I've been here so long that the monsters no longer scare me.

But they drain me.

I feel weak because I have been screaming and thrashing for so long.

I want nothing more than to touch base with reality.

Truth.

Not their version of what happened.

Themes: Internal struggles, self-doubt, trauma.

Analysis: This poem represents the psychological landscape of living with self-doubt and inner turmoil. The Haunted House uses the metaphor of a haunted house to represent a mind tormented by unworthy thoughts and fears. The poem reflects the internal battle that many face when struggling with trauma and self-criticism, while also expressing the yearning for truth and clarity.