Sweet and bitter

sorenbarrett

A cake of hate iced with love, murder irate in a silk glove
Vulture with feathers of a dove, venom below gilded by illusions above
Golden ring sheathed in rust, diamonds buried in fallen dust of trust
Better love in an abhorrent crust than the canker of rancor frosted with love that's lust

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  • orchidee

    Ahh, more recipe ideas for me to feed KP with. lol.

    • sorenbarrett

      Thanks Orchi for the read. I guess I have given you a whole cookbook by now.

      • Tristan Robert Lange

        Oh boy, Orchi! Can I be a 🪰 on the wall? 🤣

      • Poetic Licence

        That sums up my experience of marriage very nicely, wonderful write enjoyed the read

        • sorenbarrett

          Thank you Tobani for the read and support it is an issue of trust that sometimes in misplaced. Your words are always appreciated

          • Poetic Licence

            You are very welcome

          • David Wakeling

            yes Love is often confused with Lust.This raises some deep questions.Powerful

            • sorenbarrett

              Lust of sex, money, power all dumped in a melding pot and confused with a soup called love. Thank you so much for the read and comment that is most appreciated

            • arqios

              The bit about gold rusting got me quite good as it isn’t physically possible! Good stuff🙏🏻🕊️

              • sorenbarrett

                Glad you caught that. Although a deceptive crust may form around gold it does not tarnish and is as pure beneath as ever and so with true love. Your comments are most appreciated.

                • arqios

                  Most welcome dear Soren 🙏🏻🕊️

                • Salvia.S

                  Hauntingly beautiful... Loved it!!!!

                  • sorenbarrett

                    Thank you so much for the read and the support my friend.

                  • Tristan Robert Lange

                    Damn, Soren, this is a potent little poem that really packs a powerful punch! I love how you explore the theme—how beauty can hide rot, how love and hate blur. Love is just the icing on a much uglier, hate-rich cake. It's dark, thoughtful, and layered in such a compact space. Really well done, my friend. 🌹👏

                    • sorenbarrett

                      Thanks so much Tristan for your most generous words they are most appreciated. Yes both hate and love can be disguised and it is up to us to discern which lies at the core. Emotion is always confusing even when we think it is clear.

                      • sorenbarrett

                        • Tristan Robert Lange

                          Indeed. A wonderful poem... a rich cake layered in metaphorical truth. You are most welcome, Soren!

                        • rebellion_in_sanity

                          An absolute gem. You may laugh but it teansported me to a state of mind when I listen to gothic rock - dark and deep. The contrasts are masterful and they feel absolutely natural - a rare feat.

                          • sorenbarrett

                            Thank you Rebellion for your most generous words of support they are very much appreciated.

                          • Thomas W Case

                            I li9ke the symbolism and metaphors. Great work.

                            • sorenbarrett

                              Thank you so much Thomas I appreciate your comment

                            • Lorenz

                              ha! ha ! Indigestible menu !

                              • sorenbarrett

                                Thanks so much for the read Lorenz

                              • Goldfinch60

                                Fine words soren but the sweetness of cake will always come to us all in time.

                                Andy

                                • sorenbarrett

                                  Thanks Andy for the positive words and kind support it is appreciated



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