Rasputin

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A holy man, a profit of God, but of what God?
Rasputin the black snake of Eden, endowed with
Silvery fork tongue of the viper.
It slithered into the golden palace of paradise,
Coiling and oiling around the royal cradle of
Innocence, constricting it within the folds of lies
And deceit until the inhabitance could not breathe,
Or escape his spells of evil.
Behold the snake charmer of men’s souls,
Feasting at table of the sinful, relishing in 
Pleasures forbidden orchards of unripen fruit.
In the chambered hallowed halls of the last 
Czar of Russia, a gray monk’s robe turns red,
As a snake shedding its outer skin, gaining in
Strengths and power with every act of evil
 It performs.
A royal mother’s love betrayed, by faiths
Lying profit, a jackal laughs beneath the 
Tapestry’s of refinement, and the child of
Innocence lies unable to defend himself
Against the viper, named Rasputin.
But others seek the green eyed serpant
That hinds beneath the queen robes of 
Protections and invites this masked
Judas of debotury's, to a dinner of
Nights pleasure under the guises
Of Deceptions ruse.
Beguiling the snake with wines poisonous
Yet brilliant color and flavors bouquet, the
Royal guardian’s awaited for the grim-ripper
To arrive and do his deadly deed by the death
Of this living evil incarnate.
But Rasputin realized this deception, and cursed
The royal household, to fall beneath the enemies
Beyond the gates of the royal house of golden thrones.
At the stroking hour the assanian's killed the profit,
Of lies, yet his legacy lived on as the golden palace
Fell unto the power of Rasputin curse.

BY: CHERYL ANNA DUNN

Copyright © | Year Posted 2015



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Date: 4/25/2015 11:50:00 PM
I came back to read this again! Lovely!
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Date: 4/16/2015 3:24:00 AM
Excellent. Very powerful write. Enjoyed. Tfs
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Date: 4/15/2015 7:59:00 AM
golden beautifully painted piece cherl always the excellent pen dear friend wishing you a lovely week
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Date: 4/14/2015 12:09:00 AM
my cheryl... i like the poetic, historical scenes here expressed through your golden pen... you made this man come alive!.. wonderful.. huggs
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Date: 4/13/2015 10:38:00 AM
Your words cling to the reality that has been brought to your existence with a firm grip and elegantly define what you wish to capture and convey to the reader. Emile #7
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Date: 4/13/2015 8:23:00 AM
Good morning Cheryl always a pleasure to read your takes on myth & history! Light & Love
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Date: 4/13/2015 5:10:00 AM
A powerful poem about an eerie and twisted man. If only we had the foresight to predict such men's actions, life would be quite different.
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Date: 4/13/2015 12:06:00 AM
Love Russian history, this poem is great cherl!!!!
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Date: 4/12/2015 11:44:00 PM
Beautiful pen Cheri!Read a lot about this Russian monk famous character over the years, my dear friend.He was very charming they say and fascinating man saint madman or whatever you want to believe he was by the end of his very controversial life and what role he played in it with the Russian crown.Very sad horrible ending he had.Ah those eyes he had were so deep and dark. Enjoyed your bio poem about him.A 7!Wishing you a very lovely week!In his light!God bless you!:) Hugs! D.
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