Chetta Achara Poet Verse

Notes About The Poem

For: Pick-a-Title, Volume 56 Contest

Sponsor: Edward Ibeh

March 20, 2026

Svengali

Whatever you do, never run back to what broke you." —Frank Ocean

     Svengali
     manipulates
     with charm,
     and so he does, 
     she has met his kind
     in years past ~
     no tears,
     shed again,
     she knows
     the symptoms
     of lowdown 
     dirty scallawags,
     one will never again
     break
     her heart to pieces.

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Edward Ibeh April 23, 2026 at 4:23 AM Wow, this is a wonderfully done Yalto. How often do you write them, Chetta? Impressive! I'm faving it. Heartiest congratulations on your win in my contest. Chetta Achara April 23, 2026 at 7:44 AM Than you Edward. I am honored to have placed in your contest. This is the first Yalto I have written. I love discovering new to me poetry forms.