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
Copyright © Susan Buchel | Year Posted 2011
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