The Gaslighter

Contempt carves her soul He wants her pain to sustain His pleasure is cruel
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Hargrove Avatar
February 23, 2022 at 11:26 PM
Powerful piece! Thank you for sharing! Stay strong.
Shaw Avatar
August 24, 2021 at 8:45 PM
I live next door to one, no explantion, it hell, so very nicely put, Cindy . . .
Bahl Avatar
August 30, 2021 at 6:54 PM
Indiana, I'm so sorry that you live next door to one! It sounds like you understand the hell they can ravage on a human. Thank you so much for your kind words! - Cindy
Alex Avatar
August 24, 2021 at 4:08 AM
As said in Caren's comment Sadism and Psychopath are highlighted. Beautiful Haiku.
Bahl Avatar
August 30, 2021 at 6:54 PM
Christaraj, Indeed. And thank you for the feedback, I really appreciate it! - Cindy
Krutsinger Avatar
August 19, 2021 at 4:45 AM
Sadly how sadists and psychopaths get their pleasure.
Bahl Avatar
August 22, 2021 at 3:21 AM
Caren, yes, unfortunately. The haiku was written because of past relationship experiences.
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