Black Widow--Trochee
Black Widow
We made love in the arbour
And loft--out of sight,
Then three times at the harbour
As the day turned night.
Let's go into the parlour
In the candle light,
There's no more time for ardour.
I'm ready to--Bite!
©Deborah Burch
5/08/2012
Trochee
a/b/a/b
7/5/7/5
*Note: the black widow spider is known for killing and eating her male counterpart after she has exhausted him from all the 'love making'--mating.
Copyright © Deborah Burch | Year Posted 2012
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