As I stood at the gate
Gargoyles pondered my fate
Could my silver tongue rescue my soul
And the demonic guard
Holding up the death card
Seemed to relish his miniscule role
When the temptress showed face
Clad in fine silks and lace
As she brushed up against me I froze
When she started to dance
Negating my last chance
Loosening all of her ribbons and bows
Through a vast ring of fire
Fueled by lust and desire
A horned creature with fork took the stage
With his sneer came a flood
Salty tears crimson blood
Swept me up flushing me to my cage
As they flayed off my skin
Through the almighty sin
I at Last got to savour some peace
Guess I must have passed our
Woke in bed full of doubt
Does he own me or have me on lease
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Minuscule role…
Crimson salty blood
And so much more. I admire how you can jump into a world and as you deliver to us metaphorical tales that take in this otherworldly place we immediately see the relevancy measured in current day to day real world. That’s a style that you visit with the legacy akin to fables of AESOP. I enjoyed.
Bobby
I can't thank you enough for such a kind comment
Really appreciate your encouragement
Humbled by this
Extremely grateful to you
Deserved. Of course is our shared peril and anxiety for NEXT.
TEMPTATION...well dressed? Why do I feel like you invaded one of my dreams...or nightmare? Depending on how you look at it. "Clad in fine silks and lace"---oh boy!!! I coul read this one over and over...and find hidden meanings...every time! You took me far!!! Thank you!
Can only take you where you allow
I was quite blown away by Bobby's comment
Same again with this one
Thank you very much LIZ
Sweet dreams/nightmares
This one just begged to be read aloud, emphasizing each beautifully rhyming line, reading faster and faster to the culmination of this spellbinding tale. Superb!
Thank you Bella
Your reviews really are so uplifting
And very much appreciated
Extremely grateful as always
Means a lot
I do believe and I have no idea why, but yes your silver tongue could rescue your very soul lol such poetic beauty right down to the last line. Your imagery is Definately a kudos dear Peto. 💖
I think it may have bailed me out before Teddy
Truly grateful to you for such kindness and encouragement
Can't thank you enough for the visit and
Comment
Vastly appreciated
This poem/story is mindblowing! You pay such attention to detail. I tend to agree with Bobby O on this one! Thank you for entertaining us with poetry beyond what one would expect on a site like this....x
1st place I ever posted anything was here
Been extremely grateful for the platform and people I've correspond and become virtual friends with obviously including your good self
Thank you Christina
So supportive since day one
Wont be gone long
So many people have said my glaswegian accent lends something to my words
So gotta give it a spin
Love and respect x
Look forward to your return!
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