Scorpions

We arose from restless dead since time before
your futile presence an ancient Earth did spore
your many variants, which we gladly sting,
no matter which holy deity or king
you set against. Serqet heals but cannot cure;
guardian of Qebehsenuef; brief allure
that regards canonic jar of chitterlings,
timeless amulet that bears such hollow rings.
Our poison always threats your sweet milieu
for still we dance a promenade à deux.

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Susan Ashley

Date: 4/13/2025 11:48:00 AM

Dear Terry, your creative verse is an entwining word dance portraying the enduring relationship of scorpions and humanity through the ages.. I enjoyed the view from the scorpion's perspective. Congratulations for your success in Sara's contest. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Terry Miller
Date: 4/16/2025 7:46:00 AM

Thank you for your kind words Susan

Sara Jama

Date: 4/10/2025 9:28:00 AM

Congratulations on placing in my contest. Your wordplay is brilliant. I love your use of Egyptian mythology in your write. I've always been fascinated by it. "Serqet heals but cannot cure;" really drew me in. Favourite line.

Terry Miller
Date: 4/16/2025 7:45:00 AM

Thank you for the placement and for running the contest, you had some excellent entries

I Am Anaya

Date: 4/10/2025 9:03:00 AM

Terry, congratulations on your placement, I downloaded an image of the Egyptian Qebehsenuef from the university of Cairo to help and it is spectacular. Have a beautiful day!

Terry Miller
Date: 4/10/2025 9:17:00 AM

Thank you Anya; Serqet is the goddess of scorpions, healing, and protector of Qebehsenuef.

Ink Empress

Date: 4/10/2025 8:32:00 AM

Dear Terry What a most creative take on the prompt , i love the wordplay here and how your words flow in such a catchy cadence. And i especially love the ending here "Our poison always threats your sweet milieu for still we dance a promenade à deux." Brilliant! So unique how youv inked this! It definitely stands out! Congratulations on your placement in saras contest, sending you light always

Terry Miller
Date: 4/10/2025 9:15:00 AM

Thank you so much Ink, always appreciate your kind comments: "promenade à deux" is the mating ritual of the scorpion