The Inept Ritualist

Nude, she stood alone in a copse of trees
Brine taste of sea air brushing her skin
Distracted mind, thinking of him
Should not be here, in this place
Circle glows somber green
A single misstep
Misspoken word
Tentacles
Drag her
Down
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Ramage Avatar
September 27, 2011 at 5:21 PM
Hi LIam, so glad to have aboard Poetry soup. Interesting poem and so glad you will be part of us. Welcome aboard. lee
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September 27, 2011 at 12:48 PM
A warm welcome to PoetrySoup I offer to you Liam. I wish for you the best in your writing endeavors whatever they may be. May you find inspiration by reading some of the poetry written here by other poets. Read and comment on their's and they will return in kind. May the sun shine on you that you might find great joy in your life. Love and blessing always, Carol
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