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Malicious Intent

frail and innocent		
she let her defences down
enticed by glib words...
now, like a crypto virus,
he holds her heart to ransom.


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Andrea Dietrich

February 7, 2018 at 8:16 PM

AT last, I found one I had not yet seen!! Good one, Paul!! And why has this contest not been judged yet? Or has it??

Paul Callus

February 8, 2018 at 9:44 AM

I have a feeling that it has not, as yet, been judged. Sorry you have to keep searching for 'unseen' poems; it's time for Soup to install something (like on twitter) to let us know which poems we have clicked on or not. Regards // paul

Maria Williams

January 7, 2018 at 3:43 AM

Oh this is sad and manipulative tanka. So true of a lot unsuspecting women - you have certainly unraveled a plot in five lines - All the best for the contest - You certainly deserve to win. A FAVE from me ...Maria

Paul Callus

January 7, 2018 at 8:47 AM

Thank you for your insightful comments, Maria, and even more for the unexpected fav ~ Hope you are not working too hard! Regards // paul

Silent One

January 3, 2018 at 1:36 PM

A manipulative tanka... You did this very well Paul..

Paul Callus

January 3, 2018 at 4:33 PM

Thank you, S-1. Pleased you liked it. Regards // paul

Vijay Pandit

January 3, 2018 at 7:28 AM

You depict a sad truth..well written, impacting words..best for a win, Paul.

Paul Callus

January 3, 2018 at 4:05 PM

Thank you for the lovely comments, Vijay. Regards // paul

Supraja Kannan

January 3, 2018 at 6:44 AM

Such a deep one Paul... I enjoyed it...

Paul Callus

January 3, 2018 at 4:29 PM

Glad you did, Supraja...thank you! Regards // paul

Nette Onclaud

January 3, 2018 at 2:14 AM

fragile and vulnerable; i enjoyed your beautifully sad refrain, paul.. huggs

Paul Callus

January 3, 2018 at 4:28 PM

Thank you, Nette. A pleasure to have you popping in...you have been missed:) Hugs // paul

Connie Marcum Wong

January 3, 2018 at 2:13 AM

This captivates Paul. I hope it gets top honors in the contest! : )

Paul Callus

January 3, 2018 at 4:23 PM

Thank you, Connie. I hope the sponsor likes it too:) Regards // paul

Susan Ashley

January 2, 2018 at 9:12 PM

Ohhh how insidiously this cad operates, Paul. The contrast in motivations between the 'she' and the 'he' in your poem is striking, like white/black. I love the use of the term 'crypto virus', it lends such strong dark imagery to your last two lines. Your excellent write certainly lives up to its wonderfully perfect title :) Warmest wishes my friend.. ~Susan

Paul Callus

January 3, 2018 at 4:10 PM

You certainly know how to positively unwrap and lay bare a poem, Susan! Thank you for the lovely feedback. ~ Warm regards // paul

Rhoda Tripp

January 2, 2018 at 8:16 PM

Ohhhhh...Paul, I absolutely love this tanka! "crypto virus"...Good luck in the contest. This is a winner in my book.

Paul Callus

January 3, 2018 at 2:49 PM

Love your reaction, Rhonda:) This was inspired by the CryptoLocker ransomware attack that caused lots of headaches some 3 years ago. Thank you for the faith you put in it. Regards // paul