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No Reflection

She slithers with niceties, fangs intact
Stealing your gaze with her manipulative act.

Can’t see her reflection, for there is none, egad!
You search for her heart but there’s none to be had

Does she think we don’t see her behind her wall
Waiting in lurk for a poor soul to fall

“Come my pretty” while casting her curse
She shrieks without warning a venomous verse

who created this monster void of a soul
not seeing pain in the hearts that she stole.

rival of angels, friends with the troll
hideous features, her looks on parole

am I being judgemental in making this claim
or am I just truthful with no one to blame.

She says "oh i'm sorry did I hurt you my dear"?
Her spiteful rhymes tell me, her aim was quite clear.

So slither on elsewhere to some other place
For I have no room for incompetent grace.

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Robert Johnson

Date: 4/24/2013 4:13:00 PM

Pain begets pain in the unhealing rain. When the force of the source permeates such disdain. Perpetual sadness hung up on the wall. Keeps ticking till love finally decides to call. Peace. :) Angst. Whatta ya gonna do? :)

Bernard Colasurdo
Date: 4/24/2013 10:12:00 PM

Hi Robert, I wouldn't call it "perpetual sadness" I actually had fun writing it and when I re-read it it makes me smile not feel disdain. As poets we get to let out our issues so they don't permeate our souls. This was one of those times, No angst here..all love : ) thanks for the concern though.

Black Eyed Susan

Date: 4/21/2013 1:51:00 PM

truly a creepy write! I hope I don't run into her...

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 4/4/2013 11:27:00 AM

OO, slithers with niceties, fangs intact <--- The first line had me at grip, you must know how that imagery impacted the entire poem. And you are right there's no room for such incompetent grace.... I love the poem, your couplet and story flowed awesomely. always~ Linda

Bernard Colasurdo
Date: 4/8/2013 10:09:00 AM

Thank You Linda, your words are always gracious. I will be soup mailing soon : ) Hugs

Holly Moore

Date: 4/2/2013 7:32:00 PM

Oh Bernard, how perfectly written...I wonder if she dissolves with water when spitted? LOL....xxoo Holly Moore

Bernard Colasurdo
Date: 4/2/2013 8:18:00 PM

LOL Too Funny, Holly. Thank you! : ) Hugs

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 3/29/2013 7:54:00 AM

- This is really good, Bernard! - Happy Easter! - oxox / / Anne-Lise :)

Bernard Colasurdo
Date: 3/29/2013 11:10:00 PM

Hi Anne-Lise, Thank You Much! Happy Easter to you also. Blessings And Hugs!

Shaz Cheesman

Date: 3/29/2013 5:51:00 AM

Great thing zbout poetry, it lets us de-brief with ourselves and get stuff out. Liked the flow of your poem and the style of your writing - shaz

Bernard Colasurdo
Date: 3/29/2013 11:12:00 PM

Hi Shaz, I agree I needed to get this out and now I feel better : )

Stacy Stiles

Date: 3/28/2013 4:22:00 PM

7 STARS Bernard! Wow - I absolutely LOVED this write (especially the use of couplet form). The meter was perfect! Thanks for sharing :) I look forward to reading more and more of your very talented writes! Warmest best, Stacy

Bernard Colasurdo
Date: 4/9/2013 9:19:00 PM

Thank You Stacy your words humble. blessings and hugs :)

Seren Roberts

Date: 3/28/2013 12:34:00 PM

Hi I read of your anger Bernard, hey dont let it take that smile off your face...Seren

Bernard Colasurdo
Date: 3/28/2013 2:45:00 PM

Hi Seren, I know it sounds angry but I promise I am still smiling. Just needed to release, I am all better now : ) it was more of an inspiration to write the poem I mean no harm to anyone. ahhh the beauty of writing LOL Thanks for the concern, Blessings

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 3/24/2013 5:42:00 PM

My first time reading one of your poems. You are very good. You should bring this one out again in October it would be a Halloween favorite. The right amount of emotion and creepy flow. Well done.

Bernard Colasurdo
Date: 3/29/2013 11:17:00 PM

Hi Rick, Thanks, : ) appreciate your kind words. my friend

David Williams

Date: 3/24/2013 12:25:00 PM

Bernard this is a strong message to someone, ....nice rhymes...David

Bernard Colasurdo
Date: 3/24/2013 2:11:00 PM

Hi David, Thank You! I was afraid how it would be taken. Someone hurt me deeply recently and this just poured out of me within minutes. Ouch! what does that say about me LOL...I really am a nice guy : ) Just angry for a moment, I'm over it, it's good to be able to release our feelings in our writing. talk soon and thanks for the soup mail