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The Temptress (repost)
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The Temptress (repost) |
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Elizabeth
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since 1999-06-07
Posts 6871Minnesota |
She struts around in little shirts and tight, leg-hugging pants, An open invitation for those who want to take the chance. She attracts men with her figure and entraps them with her eyes. Her victims fall for her and she begins to tell her lies. It all began one fateful day, the first he met this girl. She looked at him with widened eyes and set his heart awhirl. She'd take his hand and hold it, say she'd never let it go He held on to her every word, because he loved her so. She'd kiss him and caress him, and tremble at his touch While murmuring she loved him so very, very much. And when she was alone, she'd laugh-things were going well! She had captured this guy's heart and placed him underneath her spell. All this went on until the day when he called out her name And looked into her hardened eyes to see they weren't the same. He went home that day with a very broken heart Once again the temptress had acted out her part. And to this very day, she walks around in little shirts Seducing the unknowing men, not caring who she hurts. But ask any of her victims, for they truly know it well~ They'll let you know she'll make your life into a living hell. ------------------ Nail to the mast her holy flag, Set every threadbare sail- And give her to the god of storms, The lightning and the gale! -Oliver Wendell Holmes [This message has been edited by Elizabeth (edited 02-13-2000).] |
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Christopher
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since 1999-08-02
Posts 8296Purgatorial Incarceration |
Ikes! Well done Elizabeth...quite chilling! |
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Michael
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since 1999-08-13
Posts 7666California |
I second that, Christopher. Wonderful work, Elizabeth. michael |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
It's Unanimous! liz |
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Severn Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-17
Posts 7704 |
Well - look out men!  |
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Denise
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since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Yep, some people like to play games with other's emotions. Very sad but true. Great poem, Elizabeth! ------------------ Denise |
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Willem Member
since 1999-11-18
Posts 139Inverness, FL, USA |
Elizabeth, this is a beautiful rendition of an old, old tragic story, but one that keeps happening in this sad world around us. BTW, the O.W. Holmes' poem you used as a postscript sounds like a curse pronounced on a pirate ship. Fitting metaphor... You are a gifted poetress. Willem |
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Ohme Senior Member
since 1999-07-17
Posts 816Texas |
Sad but true. |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Liz, Yes a very gifted poetress. |
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Elizabeth
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since 1999-06-07
Posts 6871Minnesota |
Christopher, Michael, Elizabeth, Denise, Ohme, and Seymour: I thank you all very much. Severn: yep, she's still out there! Willem: it's one of my favorites~"Old Ironsides"! ------------------ Nail to the mast her holy flag, Set every threadbare sail- And give her to the god of storms, The lightning and the gale! -Oliver Wendell Holmes |
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Poet deVine
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since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
Let's slap this Temptress! Seems she strikes at the nice guys and makes them 'gun shy'! This is a wonderful poem!  |
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Elizabeth
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since 1999-06-07
Posts 6871Minnesota |
You got that right, Poet! Good idea, and thanks. |
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Elizabeth
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since 1999-06-07
Posts 6871Minnesota |
Moving this one into my library.  |
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Elizabeth
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since 1999-06-07
Posts 6871Minnesota |
Trying it again... |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Elizabeth~ *smiles*  ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ [email protected] |
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Elizabeth
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Posts 6871Minnesota |
Marge~ Thanks.  |
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