Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart Poet Free verse

Halloween Delivers

She couldn't believe her luck with the knock at the door,
This day of all days, the one day she can will a way.
One can only trap with the appropriate bait laid;
She preened herself in the mirror plying red "trap set"
Winking at herself with the smack of the lipstick case.
She knows she's got one this time. (He'll make the perfect plate!)
Fine meat wrapped in brown, clean shaven and recently bathed;
The fresh scent of his flesh had her drooling already.
"How may I help you" (to myself? she thought with a smile)
"Oh hi" obviously surprised by her beauty, brash
As pheromones filled his lungs he forgot who he was
"I'm uh"... "You're here for dinner" she whispered in his ear
Taking the package and closing the door behind him.



17.10.13

Composed for Russell Sivey's
"Halloween Scare"

♡Like0

Share Poem

---

Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem. Negative comments will result your account being banned.

Please Login to post a comment

James Inman November 9, 2017 at 10:31 PM A little cannibalism goes a long way Maureen, a nice subject for Halloween but I rather like it every day of the year. My mouth is salivating and lips are smacking. I love the succubus like sensual undertone and the line, "She preened herself in the mirror plying red "trap set," made me smile, a very clever line. Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart November 10, 2017 at 12:02 PM *Giggle* I noticed a pattern in my Halloween writes, am trying to decipher... ;) Thank you so much for visiting my page!

Gregory Richard Barden November 9, 2017 at 9:52 PM Congratulations on your win, - Oh, this is fun, Mo - keep up the great writing! :-) Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart November 10, 2017 at 12:04 PM Thank you Greg! Delighted you enjoyed :) xomo!

Eve Roper November 9, 2017 at 3:16 PM Back with Congrats, Maureen, well done :) ... Hugs Eve ~`* Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart November 10, 2017 at 12:04 PM Thank you Lovely :) xomo!

Roy Pett October 19, 2017 at 8:32 AM Excellent Halloween poem Maureen, so imaginative and so well written, very clever, GL in contest. :)) Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart October 19, 2017 at 8:48 AM Thank you Roy! :) xomo!

Eve Roper October 16, 2017 at 10:57 AM Nicely done done, Maureen, perfect for Halloween ... :) Hugs Eve ~`* Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart October 16, 2017 at 11:57 AM Thank you Eve :) It was a lot of fun! xomo

Anisha Dutta October 16, 2017 at 12:33 AM Scary n Interesting. Good luck. Love Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart October 16, 2017 at 6:26 AM Thank you Anisha :) Lovely day to you xomo

Andrea Dietrich October 14, 2017 at 6:10 PM Oh wow, I love how you did your Halloween poem. My Boo poem is a bit like this one!! (not posted yet though). I think this is one of the most interesting ones I have seen for Halloween contest. Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart October 15, 2017 at 2:25 PM Thank you Andrea! I'll look for it :) xomo!

Arthur Vaso October 13, 2017 at 9:02 PM Scarey indeed, nice Halloween poem! Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart October 14, 2017 at 4:58 AM Thanks Arthur! :)

Vijay Pandit October 13, 2017 at 12:08 PM A charming story--a trap and a catch--best for a win! Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart October 13, 2017 at 12:14 PM Thanks Vijay! Was fun to pen :) Bless! xomo

Patricia Cresswell October 13, 2017 at 11:36 AM Okay this is scary and deliciously plotted. Spider and the Fly. Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart October 13, 2017 at 12:13 PM Nothing like a yummy UPS guy ;p