My Confession

It is hard to really tell you The beauty of this man For many simply find it Too hard to understand They laugh, they smile, and tease As I describe his every being They just can’t fully see The splendor that I’m seeing Though he is just a character I really can care less He is real in this crazy heart of mine So give your teasing a rest! His hair is black as ebony His voice as smooth as milk It reminds me of dark chocolate sliding across oiled silk His face is pale and serious With black eyes that pierce your own His grimness makes me envious In this world he is alone His nose is hooked—but not too much! And his rare smiles are divine His black robes add a vicarious touch I wish he could be mine! As far as personality goes, I say, he’s quite the charmer! Dexterously shielded by a past of foes Beneath his shame of honor Sometimes he’s angry, but mostly glum Rarely is he content He lost his love, cold and lonesome Sarcasm is his lament! Alone he lingers in the dark Torn and set apart No one knows he has left a mark Right smack-dab on my heart! I stared intently at book and screen When they first came on Every word he utters is like a dream And then again—he’s gone! Nevertheless he leaves me With a feeling so grand At loss of words from the awe he gives me A joy that no one understands Can I help but swoon and gape, At the great professor Severus Snape? *Note: Although Alan Rickman is a contributing factor to my obsession, I’m seriously just in love with the character…and that is my confession!
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Allison Avatar
September 26, 2016 at 2:53 AM
Oh Laura I just came across this GEM - I am with you 100% oh that voice is what does it for me - I wrote a poem after he died and also likened his voice to melted chocolate lol:-) hugs Jan xx a HUGE 7 and fave:-) hugs jan xx
Breidenthal Avatar
September 27, 2016 at 3:02 PM
Lol!!! Thanks for reading. Dear Alan Rickman will be sorely missed. (: ~Laura
Novotny Avatar
April 4, 2012 at 12:13 AM
dark chocolate sliding across oiled silk - What an amazing turn of the phrase! And now I know where the Alan Rickman image comes from I'm a fan of his, also. - Chuck
Esquire Avatar
February 25, 2012 at 9:07 PM
Dear Laura, Superb Write, I have no idea who Professor Severus Snape is but if he has Inspired YOU to PEN such Wonderful POETRY I Like him LOVE YOU ALWAYS and FOREVER...Harry
Breidenthal Avatar
February 25, 2012 at 9:08 PM
Thank you, Harry. I love Severus Snape. He's......Amazing. -_- Sorry. I really wish he was real. Hahah
Baity Avatar
December 17, 2011 at 1:05 AM
Wow Laura.. this is great...really well written...thanks for sharing...smiles...chiquita
Ivanova Avatar
December 14, 2011 at 12:45 AM
awsome poem :) the ending made me laugh too :) oh and also it waz very well written i almost drew the charchter in my mind (untill yu finally solved the lil rittle i was making in my head) and told me who he waz :)
J.T. Avatar
December 8, 2011 at 5:29 PM
A couple of those characteristics sound like me. Good write, I enjoyed. - JH
Carlson Avatar
December 8, 2011 at 2:20 PM
Nice poem, I really enjoyed it. Although i don't really feel the same way about Snape, I am absolutely infatuated with the world of Harry Potter... Good write. - Kyle
Effendi Avatar
December 8, 2011 at 8:58 AM
WOW! An AWESOME write, madame. I too find him to be the best character in the entire novel. I think I'm kind of like him in certain aspects of my personality...hehehe
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