John Lawless Poet Quintain (Sicilian)

Her Beauty and Her Sin

So is she seen with innocence unmarred
to shun the eyes of those taken with her
to flaunt her beauty without fair regard
her perfume to him but a sweet liqueur
lust hoisting him upon his own petard

Whilst in her heart she knows her visage lies
unable to return the ling’ring gaze
for fear that to him she is but a prize
his quest to set her innocence ablaze
knowing her sinlessness is but a guise

For she so knows the vanity of men
that they will overlook a lover’s scars
make promises and return not again
while bragging of their conquest in dim bars
regale them of her beauty and her sin


9/2/2021

Quintain (Sicilian) Poetry Contest
Emile Pinet - sponsor

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Lindsay Laurie September 9, 2021 at 5:55 PM Hello John ... I truly enjoyed this poem. The style, flow, and rhyme make it such a pleasure to read - thank you John - Lindsay John Lawless September 9, 2021 at 6:32 PM Thanks for stopping by to read and comment Laurie, always appreciated

Beryl Edmonds September 2, 2021 at 2:19 PM The beauty and her sin, a secret kept within… A fine write John, best wishes… Belle John Lawless September 9, 2021 at 6:34 PM excuse the late response, and thanks for stopping to read and comment.

Unseeking Seeker September 2, 2021 at 9:20 AM Superbly penned! Good luck for the contest!