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Obsession

OBSESSION

Obsession is blood-kin to poison,
Beneath the beautiful cloisonné 
Simmers the need to possess
Even as she sighs regret,
Savoring the movement of roulette~
Spin the wheel; yes or no,
Insert the bullet he won’t know,
Or does he see before too late:
Never turn down Vampire’s date!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2026

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Martin Avatar
June 15, 2026 at 12:42 PM
Time to pick that rose because this poem is beauteous. Mr. King would be proud in Rose red.
Achara Avatar
June 15, 2026 at 5:48 PM
Thank you.
Etgen-Baker Avatar
June 11, 2026 at 4:18 PM
wow, love the 'dark' side of this Acrostic--well crafted. wishing you well
Achara Avatar
June 15, 2026 at 5:48 PM
Thank you.
Goldsmith Avatar
June 11, 2026 at 12:36 PM
I enjoyed reading your powerful "OBSESSION" write. Great Picture... Have a great/blessed day writing away..............
Achara Avatar
June 11, 2026 at 1:01 PM
Thank you.
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