Eileen Manassian Poet Iambic Pentameter

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Stalker Shocker

I have you in my sights, my handsome prey
each move you make, I know them all by heart
the time's not right, and so I let you play
but soon I'll bind you up, never to part

Though you don't know it yet, you're mine to keep
Mine to possess, mine to manipulate
obsession fueled, my craving runs so deep
Reality with dreams I'll consumate

You'll come to love the confines of my arms
enshrined within my walls is satin bliss
At last, you'll notice all my hidden charms
And taste the sweetness of forbidden kiss

For now, you texts and calls, I'll read and hear
each code and every password I will hack
I'll lie in shadows, waiting till you're near
and then you'll find yourself under attack

Give in and then give up all else but me
you have no need for others; hush your voice
I will remove the blindfold; look and see
Though captive now, you'll soon love me by choice

Eileen Manassian
Late for the stalker contest, but I was inspired

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Paul Callus November 14, 2020 at 5:59 AM Definitely a most striking take on the 'stalker' theme, Eileen. Stalkers are usually convinced that eventually their prey will become totally theirs...." you'll soon love me by choice" is a superb ending! ~ Regards & Hugs my dear friend.

Richard Lamoureux November 21, 2017 at 1:59 PM ooh this is a creepy one. You made it feel real. Makes me think of Phil Colins song "I'll be Watching You."

Andrea Dietrich November 18, 2017 at 7:28 PM I see Silent One would have really liked it in the contest. You were very well inspired and that is what counts!! Eileen Manassian November 19, 2017 at 7:08 AM Thank you. I got inspired after reading Viv's entry. It was after the contest had passed.

Silent One November 18, 2017 at 11:33 AM Eileen this is very good, this would have done very well in the contest.. A shame you could not enter.. Eileen Manassian November 19, 2017 at 7:09 AM I regret not writing it earlier. As I said, the inspiration came only after I read Viv's entry after the contest was over. Thanks for letting me know that you would have considered it. Blessings.

Sara Ella November 18, 2017 at 11:27 AM This is awesome! :D This is a great poem and I laugh at the idea because it borders on the honest obsession gone wrong. But truly a great write! Eileen Manassian November 19, 2017 at 7:16 AM Thanks for the visit, Sara. That's the whole point of stalker behavior. It's honest obsession gone very wrong.

John Lawless November 18, 2017 at 7:01 AM Eileen, I love that opening line....a poetic "gotcha!". So much of love's obsession walks the line of "stalking" Eileen Manassian November 19, 2017 at 7:17 AM Yes, very true...

Peter Rees November 18, 2017 at 4:49 AM Scary ! Don't try this at home. Eileen Manassian November 19, 2017 at 7:16 AM Yes...good disclaimer.

Arthur Vaso November 18, 2017 at 2:39 AM You can stalk me any-day!!!! Loved this! Hugs! Eileen Manassian November 18, 2017 at 2:41 AM You are a funny guy! I hope people don't find this offensive. After all...it WAS a contest theme. :) Hugs