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crimson lips
stained with blood of saints
rides the beast
steers the reins
embittered roar portends doom
her end imminent


Spin a Shadorma 
Nette Onclaud
6/3/25

** Photo not my creation

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Dr. Vandana Sharma

Date: 8/11/2025 8:20:00 PM

The various hues of red!

Tom Woody
Date: 8/12/2025 4:43:00 AM

Thx!

Rowena Velasco

Date: 7/30/2025 4:31:00 AM

Wow, such vivid and intense imagery here! Crimson lips and beasts really set a dark, powerful tone. This shadorma packs a punch in so few words. Thanks for sharing!

Tom Woody
Date: 7/30/2025 4:33:00 AM

Appreciate you Ro

abdul Mannan

Date: 7/28/2025 10:16:00 PM

Came by your way and felt overwhelmed. Impressive body of work.

Tom Woody
Date: 7/29/2025 4:10:00 AM

Much thx Abdul

Eileen Manassian

Date: 7/26/2025 8:03:00 AM

She'll reach her doom soon. Great choice of words.

Tom Woody
Date: 7/26/2025 9:25:00 AM

Thx much

Len Gasun

Date: 7/19/2025 8:56:00 PM

Stunning write my dear poet friend Tom. Your talent in poetry shines always. Thanks a lot for sharing. Have a great weekend. God bless! Hugs

Tom Woody
Date: 7/20/2025 5:36:00 AM

Muchos gracias

Evelyn Judy Buehler

Date: 7/10/2025 5:04:00 PM

This portrait of a she demon is riveting, Tom. The picture is very fittingly red. An extraordinary work! :)

Tom Woody
Date: 7/10/2025 6:32:00 PM

Thx much Evelyn

Joe Maverick

Date: 6/19/2025 2:09:00 PM

She sure has that.Hmmm?? Yes thats it.!!! That reddy look.)

Tom Woody
Date: 6/19/2025 2:17:00 PM

She'll seduce and beguile ya, then suck the life right outta ya!

John Hamilton

Date: 6/13/2025 12:20:00 PM

Great write Tom, her end can't come soon enough for me, good riddance!

Tom Woody
Date: 6/13/2025 12:24:00 PM

Yessir agreed!

Jaymee Thomas

Date: 6/12/2025 4:53:00 PM

Wow, Tom. I'm really impressed. Like, really, really. I'm particularly drawn to the slant rhymes between saints, rein and imminent. The restraint is commendable as well. This is an easy topic to overdo, and you've managed it expertly. Can I borrow your socks? It's only fair, seeing as you've knocked mine clean off xD Again, wow. Great work.

Tom Woody
Date: 6/12/2025 6:26:00 PM

Well if I impressed you now that's something worth celebrating. Dang! No champagne I'll have to settle for lemonade. Thx Jaymee

Mike Gentile

Date: 6/12/2025 4:11:00 AM

I am not familiar with this form but your wonderfully crafted poem of barbarous delight makes me want to try!! Happy Thursday Tom!

Tom Woody
Date: 6/12/2025 5:00:00 AM

Thx Mike. I never heard of it till nette's contest

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 6/11/2025 1:05:00 PM

something in soupmail for you

Jim Slaughter

Date: 6/11/2025 10:17:00 AM

Wow, Tom! I love the pic...but I sure would not like to meet her on a blind date.

Tom Woody
Date: 6/11/2025 11:53:00 AM

Bitter as wormwood the next morning. Thx

Sara Etgen-Baker

Date: 6/11/2025 8:33:00 AM

great writing and form....captivating read. The picture is a bit creepy :-) 'yellow'

Tom Woody
Date: 6/11/2025 9:41:00 AM

She's one creepy wench. Thx

Karen Jones

Date: 6/10/2025 2:24:00 PM

Wow! Vivid and exciting even if taboo! Congratulations Tom!

Tom Woody
Date: 6/10/2025 2:59:00 PM

evah so taboo. Thx

Reason A. Poteet

Date: 6/9/2025 7:54:00 PM

well-said, Tom. I can see why you wouldn't claim the pic. Congrats.

Tom Woody
Date: 6/10/2025 5:08:00 AM

Thx for stopping by!

Valsa George

Date: 6/9/2025 8:55:00 AM

I knew this would be placed high. Congratulations on your first place win, dear Tom.

Tom Woody
Date: 6/9/2025 9:18:00 AM

Hey thx much

David Crandall

Date: 6/8/2025 8:33:00 PM

Great poem - she won't be missed!

Tom Woody
Date: 6/9/2025 4:40:00 AM

Agreed! Thx David

Crystol Woods

Date: 6/8/2025 12:05:00 PM

Oooo... creepy. Babylon,ugh. Really awesome writing and form here! Your word uses are brilliant. Xo

Tom Woody
Date: 6/8/2025 1:13:00 PM

Thx Crys. Check out Charlotte's. Awesome

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 6/7/2025 3:56:00 PM

I know I saw your name on the winner list. I hope you scored high. You did a great job. Congrats

Tom Woody
Date: 6/7/2025 4:09:00 PM

I think it was 98 so that's what, an A+?

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 6/7/2025 8:39:00 AM

Congratulations on your win. I enjoyed reading your wonderful "Harlot" write. What A Great Picture You Have Here. Yes, Rev... Have a blessed day/weekend with your win.........

Tom Woody
Date: 6/7/2025 9:25:00 AM

Appreciate you. Sorry for the glitch

Susan Ashley

Date: 6/7/2025 8:38:00 AM

Dear Tom, I adore everything about this poem! Every line expressed with dark, potent, doomful beauty. The poem and pic a perfect pair. Congratulations for your success in Nette's contest. Warmest wishes, my poet friend.. ~Suze

Tom Woody
Date: 6/7/2025 9:26:00 AM

Thx Susan. Just a li'l bugger but I'm glad it did well

Charlotte Puddifoot

Date: 6/7/2025 8:03:00 AM

thought this one would do well, nette knows her glass onions

Tom Woody
Date: 6/7/2025 9:26:00 AM

And her rubber celery too. Thx

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 6/7/2025 5:58:00 AM

Back with congrats, dear Tom!

Tom Woody
Date: 6/7/2025 6:09:00 AM

Thx Kimmie

I Am Anaya

Date: 6/6/2025 3:26:00 PM

Congratulations! I knew this was a top win, I came back to read it a few times, it's that thrilling~ and you stole the show with the image, can't be beat! :D

I Am Anaya
Date: 6/6/2025 6:41:00 PM

O, are we doing that now? disclaimer..nobody else has in a very long while

Tom Woody
Date: 6/6/2025 3:29:00 PM

Thx. I probably should put a disclaimer on that photo