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April 29, 2015
When I look at you, I see eyes of fire.
I see hands of force and lips of poison.
Your smiles are darts and your touch is sparking with tainted blood.
Monster.
Creature.
Your thoughts are murderous; your soul blackened.
Have you tasted the flames?
Have you smelled the bodies?
Beautiful.
Fear.
I see you feeding on the emotions of others.
Your mind stands irresolute.
Spirits pour from your mouth like a tidal wave, overflowing and drowning everything lovely.
I have tasted you.
And I do not fear you.
© Rebecca R., Edison, NJ
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Calla said...
on May. 1 2015 at 10:17 am
The poem actually reminded me of the mythical creatures that take souls, a succubus, and I was wondering if you got the idea from a woman or watching Lost Girl.
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