Gently Inward

peering
into
the nightly 
abyss
a surprise
the guest
awaiting
gently
she reeled him
inward
down, down
putting
his blistered
wings
to her
smoldering
ire
Copyright © | Year Posted 2021

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Devonshire Avatar
March 5, 2021 at 11:36 AM
I agree with Tom. Very mysterious and compelling. Hugs, Carolyn
Lamoureux Avatar
March 5, 2021 at 5:12 AM
At least she was gentle. ;0)
Wolf Avatar
March 5, 2021 at 1:00 PM
Well, the question is how does 'gently' work here? -- Is it an adverb referring to the verb 'reeled? -- or is an adverb referring to the verb 'awaiting?' B/c if it's the latter, then maybe she wasn't so gentle! :) gw
Cunningham Avatar
March 5, 2021 at 1:14 AM
Sounds sinister Gershon, with a hint of Poe. Tom
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