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Delilah is a temptress with the magic of allure, but special potions or devices aren’t required by her. Women notice (enviously) her flawless skin so fair and the unusual style of her lustrous long sleek hair. She walks into a restaurant, a club, or any place. . . . Silence falls as everybody’s gaze rests on her face. The eyes of men are quickly drawn to a rosebud mouth before they ever let their lustful eyes start traveling south. That perfect mouth is painted pink. She lays one fingertip seductively upon her pouty luscious bottom lip. She wears a look “come hither” with the freshness of a girl, and violets adorn her silky chestnut locks that swirl. But merely entering the room is all she needs to do for everyone to notice her most beautiful tattoo. A rosy blossom at her eye the people see begin to bloom out toward her cheekbone, and then narrow toward her chin. A mark of beauty like no other they have ever seen: this flowery tattoo must be the symbol of a queen! Delilah only looks upon a man; his heart will burn, and then he will do anything, this woman’s love to earn. But the poor unfortunate with whom Delilah leaves will taste forbidden fruit, and afterwards, he grieves. That’s because Delilah cannot be with just one man. This was the condition of another’s vengeful plan. Because she spurned a powerful ancient god above, he ruled that she would come to earth to never taste true love. To keep her beauty, she must feel a mortal man’s desire, but having one man more than once extinguishes the fire. Should she stay with just one man, the tattoo near her eye will fade away and like that flower, withering, she’ll die. So the temptress - never staying in one place - moves on. A night of passion, then her victim wakes to find her gone. Having spent one night with her, his joy stays in the past, and she, that lovely goddess, is denied a love that lasts. Written by Andrea Dietrich Inspired by the contest: "Tell Her Story" Sponsored by ~ Constance La France ~ A Rambling Poet ~
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