Defeated

Have you ever 
experienced a back 
lashing?
By a thick, pliable whip?
It's nothing compared to 
her tongue lashing,
An egregiously scalding 
dip.

Have you ever carried 
a 
thorny crown?
With such comfort on 
your 
brow?
It's nothing compared to 
her piercing frown,
So intense it fills one's 
soul with awe.

Her fury, only Hades 
can 
compare
Yet he dares drizzle 
blood 
on her boisterous flame.
Her fate struck, she 
prowls in gloom and 
more, 
in shame.
The lamb did snatch 
victory in the tigress's 
lair!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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Agustin Avatar
July 10, 2024 at 10:42 PM
Thanks for sharing this... exposing your thoughts through your unique poetic style. Meanwhile, I greet you with the love of the Lord, expressed by John 3:16 of the Bible, "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." Be blessed.
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August 18, 2018 at 6:59 PM
A warm welcome to poetry soup #blood Wish you all the best on your journey to greatness. I enjoyed reading you , Gerold
A   Avatar
February 16, 2016 at 1:37 PM
John, Enjoyed the way you expressed every line. Please keep writing and sharing your poetry. LOVE LINDA
A  Avatar
December 1, 2015 at 1:52 PM
JOHN, Enjoyed reading your poem today. ~SKAT~
Ekpemandu Avatar
April 22, 2012 at 1:59 PM
it was nice stopping by to read your poem today...hope you enjoy it here at poetry soup..keep the good work up....
Brown Avatar
April 16, 2012 at 6:21 AM
A warm welcome to PoetrySoup I offer to you John. I wish for you the best in your writing endeavors whatever they may be. May you find inspiration by reading some of the poetry written here by other poets. May the sun shine on you that you might find great joy in your life. Love, Carol
Turkson Avatar
April 16, 2012 at 12:25 PM
Thanks a lot.
The Drunken Poet Avatar
April 15, 2012 at 5:33 PM
Great write..
Turkson Avatar
April 16, 2012 at 12:20 PM
Thanks
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April 16, 2012 at 12:20 PM
Mohammed Avatar
April 15, 2012 at 4:35 PM
Great write with a nice ending!! Really loved reading! ...Love Diana
Turkson Avatar
April 16, 2012 at 12:23 PM
Thank you.
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