Susan Buchel Poet Free verse

Evil Twin

here you are again
she* told me you'd be back
ruffling my feathers
stifling my dreams
grabbing my legs
as I ready for take-off

Just when I'm feeling strongest
you peek your beady-eyed head 
from behind the velvet curtain
of all I've resolved 
to let be
reminding me that 
my journey 
is not nearly over

But, I have news for you
evil sister
I'm stronger now
sharper, clearer
than last time
I know all your tricks
and will banish you
to some desert isle
before you can 
strangle
the life out of me
again


*Marianne, with thanks for so much more than you'll ever know

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Poet Destroyer A April 10, 2016 at 2:50 AM once again, this poem is awesome... love linda

Anna Lee Stedman September 30, 2012 at 10:25 AM YES, YES, YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I remember her... so glad you put her in her place... You hit the nail on the head and slam dunked it...

Andrea Dietrich November 12, 2011 at 8:49 PM wow, just WHO is this evil twin? Do you actually have a twin? Nikko has one, did you know? This is very good, Susan. I enjoyed the read. it's a powerful little poem. Luv, Andrea

Poet Destroyer A November 12, 2011 at 7:27 PM wow! Susan,,,, i have a deep poem,, about my evil twin,, and how I strangled her..lol.... Enjoyed your poem~ Thank you for sharing. Have yourself a wonderful night.. Take care ;-) ..LINDA