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11-26-2023

Seek Shelter

 His strength was his forte, but she was his weakness
 She played with his emotions from the start,
 He seemed oblivious to her true motives
 and he would often seek shelter
 in the bosom of her beguiling heart

 She had cast her seductive spell
 Now he was her puppet
 She pulled the strings to make him dance
 Dangling him for her amusement

 He was mesmerized by her beauty, seduced by her charms
 His strength could not save him
 from her deceitful ways
 The devastation of her betrayal left him broken

betrayalfree verse

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Andrea Dietrich

Date: 12/27/2023 3:22:00 PM

I am amazed this contest isn't closed out yet. Hope you get a win, Joseph

Shadow Hamilton

Date: 12/13/2023 7:16:00 PM

Love this poem Joseph am so sorry I did not know you had finished judging your contest I am so happy that you felt it was good to place it TY very much your poem is full of beauty excellent flow too its 7 from me and also a fav kudos My friend hugs Shadow

Joseph May
Date: 12/16/2023 2:55:00 AM

Thanks for making it a fave, You're welcome Shadow, hugs

Joseph May

Date: 12/8/2023 10:47:00 AM

It is about Samson and Delilah as Judy said, Thanks to everyone for their comments, much appreciated

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 12/8/2023 10:43:00 AM

Could be About Salmon, but his ending was disastrous.

Judy Ball

Date: 12/6/2023 4:00:00 PM

WoW! This so clearly speaks of the story of Samson and Delilah to me. Well done. God Bless, JB

Heidi Sands

Date: 12/4/2023 12:54:00 PM

Well written. So sad Joseph. Good luck in the contest :)

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 12/4/2023 2:19:00 AM

A woman can either make or break a man. Men sometimes think that beauty is the most important, but some very beautiful women use their beauty to their advantage and manipulate their husbands till they break. Very sad but true. All the best Joseph and hugs and blessings Jennifer GOOD LUCK IN THE CONTEST

Sam Kauffman

Date: 12/1/2023 7:44:00 PM

Powerful emotions so well articulated. A wonderful take on the contest theme, Joseph - "he would often take shelter in the bosom of her beguiling heart." Such a sad commentary on what we sometimes don't see or don't want to see as we are manipulated by a person without empathy or compassion inflicting pain for their own entertainment. Powerful poem filled with feelings from both parties. So well done. Best wishes for the contest. Blessings!

Valsa George

Date: 11/30/2023 9:31:00 PM

There are some who are so deceitful at heart, but show a pleasing facade. Some fall easily into their trap and get doomed. The predicament of the poor man is poignantly brought out ! Great entry dear Joseph. All the Best.

Brandy Nicole

Date: 11/27/2023 6:21:00 PM

Many in the world are just like the woman in your poem. Manipulating every emotion. That's wrong on so many levels. This is tender and emotional, all at the same time. My best to you, Joseph. Hugs, Brandy

Tom Cunningham

Date: 11/26/2023 5:13:00 PM

She certainly took advantage of his desire for her to good effect leaving him broken. Sadly you often hear of this happening. Good luck in the contest. Tom

Sotto Poet

Date: 11/26/2023 3:55:00 PM

This perspective offers a profound insight. Betrayal is an inherently agonizing experience, and its aftermath invariably brings about enduring sadness.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 11/26/2023 2:34:00 PM

You chose such a unique way of using that title. Well done, Joseph.

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 11/26/2023 11:16:00 AM

- A painful game ... she charms him ... but has no respect for his feelings - Excellent written, Joseph - GL in the contest :) - hugs

Silent One

Date: 11/26/2023 10:12:00 AM

Betrayal is always painful and the results from it can only lead to long term sorrow.. a good take on the prompt..

Ink Empress

Date: 11/26/2023 10:10:00 AM

What a unique and brilliant take on this prompt. So many i see today In similar situations, blinded and under the spell.. oblivious to the motives and intentions of another while falling madly in love or maybe infatuation. I love how you’ve written this because most of the time we r about men being puppets but theres seriously no gender for such things. And anyone can go through the same. Goodluck in the contest