Murderous Poetess
She paints the world in pretty words
A magic that creates beauty heard
And like a donkey tethered to cart
Her words pull constantly on my heart
For little does she know the depth
To which her subtle words in breath
Do pierce and pain this troubled soul
Now bound upon her whipping pole
Each eloquent and pointed phrase
Brings to light the hardest days
They burrow their way easy through
To reveal a man I never knew
And in amongst her words so rife
Is found a reflection of my life
Did she write words just for me
But how could that possibly be
She would not recognize my face
Yet, in her words I find a trace
Of things I keep from showing
Written with a style of knowing
Each day I die just a little more
Can’t be the man I was before
Her verses set my truths all free
As she kills me with her poetry
commonsensiblyspeaking 
Blimey!
This one is a dark beauty, kind of a sweet kill, femme Fatale.. You have kept that atmosphere throughout the poetry. Pure magic 👌
Thank you, Vinayak! Hope you are well and safe, my friend!
I am well and doing good Brad. Hope the same for you, take care
A seductress, who uses her words, instead of her beauty, to pull you in and then wickedly wrench your soul. Loved this!
Scariest thing I can think of. Thanks, sis!
Absolutely beautiful!
Thank you, that is very kind to say!
Dark and beautiful….
I love this 😍 😍 😍
Thank you, Phoenix! I see you are not scared of the dark!
You are welcome 😊 😊 😊
No, I’m not really…
words are mighty powerful, can cut like a sword – beautiful
Beth, I always deeply appreciate your thoughts and kindness. You are a rock star in my book!
I love this poem so much! Definitely gives off those “Killing me Softly” vibes! The ending is perfection! 😍😍
Thank you, bestie! Was it good enough to make you wish you had taken the concept when it was offered? Because I would have loved to read your version of this line of thinking. Thanks for all you are and being exactly who you are! ❤🌹❤
It stole my breath and left me wishing I was such a powerful muse, but the idea still isn’t off the table. You could still see a version pop up one day! It is I who should be thanking you, my dear. You inspire me every single day and in so many different ways. ❤❤😘
I hope you will take this on when the mood and time allow. I think your slightly dark and evil side could be unleashed beautifully in this concept. When you allow yourself, you can create some beautiful black magic with words. Love you both, stay well.
Dark and lovely…a great combination! Your words are so precise and so well placed that it gives the feeling of one simply floating down a quiet river! Great work!
Your kindness always inspires me, my friend! I cannot say how much your support and encouragement are appreciated. Hope you enjoy the outdoors this weekend. Take care, brother!
My admiration for your work is absolute reality my friend. You have a very unique way of phrasing, of composing, of creating a rhythm that guides the narrative, that makes the story so real and so easy to absorb and admire…you too, my brother, have a great Sunday!
Francisco
Powerful words – yours and those of the poetress!
Thank you, Jim!
Great writing Brad, you certainly pulled me into this one quickly and held my attention. I love this Brad. Hope your having an amazing evening. Stay safe, sending you love from NC. Joni 🌺🌸😘🙏
Thank you, Joni! Sending all the love back with hugs! ❤💕🌹
Thanks Brad I am catching it. Love 💕 Joni
Exceptionally well written Brad!
“And in amongst her words so rife
Is found a reflection of my life”
This reflects how reading someone else’s poetry that reflects your life painfully accurately can make one feel. It is so raw, so profound and so beautiful.
You’ve put through that agony of seeing one’s own life and sorrows in an enchanting poem written by a beautiful stranger in such fine words, it’s stunning!
Loved it Brad! =)
-Megha 💜
Thank you, Megha! You are so generous with your kind words. ❤
Absolutely gorgeous 🤩
Thank you Poetess!
😉 xx