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Serpent, Scorpion, Owl Poetry Contest
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Scorpion Sybarite

                           Dark angel baring broken wing, 
                           you’re the crier at night, days scorpion’s sting
                           Sybarite bon vivant emersed in rituals 
                           Facetious and obscure devotions.
                           An angel banished from heaven,
                           for craving omnipotence at all costs
                           Hell's indelible denizen in
                           Dante’s Inferno or
                           Milton’s Paradise Lost,
                           Kundalini Serpent, Astaroth, Azazel, 
                           Beelzebub, the morning star
                           Tainted love you’ve tired of
                           Lies and deception, your friend and foe
                           Deserving of this not you and so
                           heil the magik that ills and pains
                           although your nature has jaded
                           you perform the morality play.
                           Pal owl perched on glove wise bird 
                           see more, less spoken, hears her muse recite 
                           replaced by ravens her ghouls delight.
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Ashley Avatar
April 13, 2025 at 9:33 AM
Dear Anaya, my soulful poet friend, I'm left thrilled and breathless in the immersion of your rich, dark imagery. I loved sinking into your the realms of your creative verse. You had me at "Dark angel baring broken wing, / you’re the crier at night, days scorpion’s sting" - your poem is amazing and captivating from start to finish! Congratulations for your success in Sara's contest. A toast to you and your exquisite poetic artistry! *clink!* Warmest wishes, your abundant talent shines.. ~Susan
Anaya Avatar
April 13, 2025 at 10:15 AM
(Clinking noise) Thank you Susan, your words are very kind and it's very nice to see you and happy day!
Jama Avatar
April 10, 2025 at 9:20 AM
Congratulations on placing in my contest. First I want to say I loved the image you choose. I throughly enjoyed your dark imagery in your poem. The mention of Dante's Inferno which I absolutely love. "Abandon all hope ye who enter here," to your use of alternative names for the devil. Truly a captivating write.
Anaya Avatar
April 10, 2025 at 10:02 AM
TYSM, Sara Jama! X+O
Empress Avatar
April 10, 2025 at 8:15 AM
Dear anaya, what a catchy title and how gothic and well woven is this take on the prompt, love the wordplay and how youv used different ways to address the satan, is so very clever of you. The picture youv used here is one ive also loved and used long time ago on instagram. "see more, less spoken, hears her muse recite replaced by ravens her ghouls delight." A soul hitting ending! Congratulations on your placement in saras contest. Sending you light
Anaya Avatar
April 10, 2025 at 10:03 AM
Yes, her ghouls delight her!
Miller Avatar
April 10, 2025 at 6:44 AM
Wonderful Gothic imagery you have painted here, spot on for the theme, congratulations
Anaya Avatar
April 10, 2025 at 8:52 AM
Ty, Terry!
Onclaud Avatar
April 9, 2025 at 9:27 PM
haunting in its gothic interplay of worsdscenes...huge congrats , anaya.
Anaya Avatar
April 10, 2025 at 3:11 AM
Ty Nette!
Beaufort Avatar
April 8, 2025 at 6:21 PM
Anaya, banished from heaven for seeking omnipotence at all costs...hmm...who or what small group of people does that make me think of? However, as I read, I think you have compassion for this entity who was striving for meaning of some kind without acceptance. A tough place to be.
Anaya Avatar
April 8, 2025 at 6:40 PM
I try to feel for the protagonist but she self defeats with hate, unleashed are her binding spells, failing at life over again,and letting go the divine navigator for dark obsessions, cursed with raven wings . It's not Valhalla! ;)
Narain Avatar
April 8, 2025 at 10:46 AM
You are at your best in writing deep and meaningful poems. GL in contest.
Anaya Avatar
April 8, 2025 at 11:22 AM
Jay, I appreciate all support and comments! tysm
Rodgers Avatar
April 8, 2025 at 9:27 AM
Dear Anaya, So hauntingly beautiful. I would say a dark and evocative masterpiece. I liked your imagery of the "dark angel" with a "broken wing" and the interplay between celestial and infernal realms is absolutely gripping. Great use of mythology, literature, and yes, the raw emotion inked into your lines showcases your incredible depth. chilling and mesmerizing. Loved It!! Spring Blessings, My Dear Friend, Daniel
Anaya Avatar
April 8, 2025 at 10:19 AM
The images I at times search first, they will excite my imagery muses and fuel my senses! This is quite the contrast from my last entry "Afterglow" Daniel, I've been here almost four years and am gleaning much-needed knowledge. Your support and compliment are everything, such encouragement. TY! Only the best vernal vibes with you ~
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