Timothy Hicks Poet Free verse

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Between Beauty and Villainy

She has the promise to excite a man's imagination
and the expectation she's too giddy to foil.
Similar to a gargoyle, but something makes me question
how statuesque - with the way she's entangled in herself
like a pair of headphones left abandoned in a jean's pocket.
Her complex nature tiptoes between beauty and villainy:
a damsel in distress that I'd have doubts about saving.
Should I hold her hand with affection?
Kiss her lips with seductive glee?
Or slip away into the blanket of the night
with my life and dignity still intact.



Written February 29th, 2016
For the Visualize, Scrutinize, and Remark Contested hosted by Forever Malta

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Laura Breidenthal March 20, 2016 at 12:10 PM I love your observational mind here... the simile with the earphones in the pocket, and "Similar to a gargoyle" Stood out as well. (because I thought something similar, and I think it has to do with the color of the photo too and her intense stare) Very interesting, "a damsel in distress that I'd have doubts about saving." I reeeeally like that line. It sure is an interesting pose, and I love your take on it. Last two lines are gold. Always, Laura Timothy Hicks March 21, 2016 at 6:43 PM Thanks Laura! 'Twas an interesting challenge trying to describe the photograph. It's not a pose you see very often ... and it gives you mixed feelings (probably more so being a man ... lol).

Frank Black Blacharczyk March 12, 2016 at 8:23 AM Questions. Hesitation. Life sometimes has so many regrets no matter what decision we make. Timothy Hicks March 14, 2016 at 1:40 AM Very true, Frank. This is where priorities come to the table ... regrets causes stress on the mind.

Andrea Dietrich March 4, 2016 at 10:54 PM oh I LOVE how you did this. Wait till I post mine. Yours is like a man's view that goes along with my woman's view, but yours is better executed!! Timothy Hicks March 6, 2016 at 1:56 AM I just read your poem, and thought it was really good. We seemed to have similar thoughts in the matter.

Keith Bickerstaffe March 2, 2016 at 10:46 PM A 7 and a favourite... I love the expression and the imagery you convey. Well done Timothy! Best wishes, Keith Timothy Hicks March 6, 2016 at 1:32 AM Thank you very much Keith. I appreciate your appreciation :)

Richard Lamoureux March 2, 2016 at 8:23 AM I love this one, there are many layers to your thoughts. Timothy Hicks March 6, 2016 at 1:01 AM Thanks Richard. It took me a little bit to collect my thoughts on how exactly the picture made me feel.

Tim Smith March 1, 2016 at 8:25 PM A weighty decision Tim. I would go with my gut. But she is tempting. Timothy Hicks March 6, 2016 at 12:40 AM Your gut feelings usually tell you what's best. Thanks for stopping by, my friend.

Suzanne Delaney March 1, 2016 at 6:56 PM Love you take on this photo. Sure to do well. Sending an email SuZ Timothy Hicks March 5, 2016 at 11:25 PM Thanks Suz! Only four spots will be accepted so who knows ...? But I'm happy for the inspiration, nonetheless.

Red Fiery March 1, 2016 at 6:53 PM I kept thinking about this poem and realised how beautifully you have crafted your work....''.and expectations she's almost too giddy to foil..''..simply outstanding and nerve wrecking...( my opinion ) Timothy Hicks March 5, 2016 at 11:24 PM Very grateful for your kind words, Red. Glad you liked it.

Charmaine Chircop March 1, 2016 at 5:30 AM An interesting poem..Almost like a tempting apple on your plate..One that can be rotten or extremely ripe.Its about risking or not risking .Its about decisions that might mean pleasure or pride.Love it. Timothy Hicks March 5, 2016 at 11:17 PM You read it very well, Charmaine. The photo inspired mixed feelings, and thus the poem ended up with a feeling of standing at a crossroads.

Probir Gupta March 1, 2016 at 4:29 AM So the omnipresent to be or not to be? Anyway, for general readers like us it is a delightful poem. Beautiful personifications. Timothy Hicks March 5, 2016 at 11:02 PM Thanks Probir ... it's the state of limbo, yes. Glad you appreciated it.