She-Devil

She-Devil

She never was one to fight
deep depths of anger laced with pain
There were darkness some nights
and red blotches that made a heavy stain

Below was the dreaded empty pit
lair to monsters in ravenous need
Fear ate her heart but she would not admit
her desire to jump on in to feed

Black thoughts raced into her longing mind
where strong currents were fed
There she could walk about naked and blind
or defeat the monsters in her head

Night leaps forth, her hands grew razor claws
she has raw red-meat between her hungry jaws

R.J. Lindley
Jan 17th 1972

Note-- A very old sonnet, presented with no changes made.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016


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Date: 6/1/2016 4:39:00 PM
Very dramatic with vivid imagery......
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Date: 5/31/2016 5:14:00 AM
enjoyed this Robert, thank you for sharing... ~Linda~
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Date: 5/29/2016 12:05:00 PM
Gosh this is a deep dark sonnet Robert the imagery is quite chilling - you truly are a master of this form :-) hugs Jan xx
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Date: 5/28/2016 4:36:00 PM
Gulp! I am afraid Robert! A7
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Date: 5/27/2016 5:45:00 AM
Your talent leaves my mouth agape Robert! Stunning! #7 ; )
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