Stranglehold

Surreptitiously its
Tendrils caress,
Reaching out gently,
Ardently intertwining
Nonchalantly
Gaining ground.
Little by little, it will
Eclipse and smother
Heinously,
Overwhelmingly pernicious if
Left to become
Deep-rooted.


03.09.19

 Pick A Title, Vol 8 - Acrostic - Poetry Contest : sponsored by Edward Ibeh
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September 3, 2019 at 5:16 PM
Fantastic Wendy. This was wonderfully crafted for the word you chose for the contest. Best wishes
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September 3, 2019 at 5:26 PM
A lovely comment, Chris. Thank you so much for taking the time to read and give me feedback.
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