I do like the title and the idea. It's unique, and definitely deserves praise, but I really did not understand the last stanza.

in this poem i picture myself as a man whose life has been sinful...hes done things he should not have done.....And as a penance he has to paint this portrait with his blood and screams.....but he sees this dagger which is the easy way to ease his suffering...and in the end he succumbs to this last temptation.

Very interesting, I like the whole outlook of it.

--Bryce~

Dark and tantilizing...don't let your feelings build up inside, use your outlet you've crafted so well!

wow, thats really all i acn say is wow...i love it! this has got to be one of the best poems ive ever read! good job!

dark and amazing. i enjoyed reading it. i liked the concept, the story. can't wait to read more of your poems! take care:)

p.s. what's line 8?

Chilling, intense, provocative, and plain perfect! Gave this a 5! Bravo to you dear!

Sarah

so deep and dark, truly amazing.
xnikkix

You have great imagination. I liked the title, theme, i liked the idea in each stanza..but i felt all together there was something missing... May be the linking of each stanza was not appealing. I am not sure. YOu are talented. Please, don't take my comment in a negative sense. I will check some more poems of yours.
Trincy.