Jim Brewer Poet Personification

The Lair

THE LAIR

As you sleep on the couch
I listen to you breathing, slow
even, steady.  Last night
you called me a jealous lover
and I laughed and denied
knowing you in such a way
that would make it so.

Ah, but here it is.  I am 
a fiery dragon, standing
guard as you sleep,
knowing you did speak
the truth.  I remember taking
you twenty years ago, locking
you away in my lair.  I spit

fire at anyone who dared approach.
Look at all the burned bodies, 
the skeletons and bones.

Look at you, covered with scars.

Copyrighted
January 29, 2012
Jim Brewer

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Anne-Lise Andresen February 1, 2012 at 6:34 AM Good poem - sad story. - oxox love Anne-Lise

Diana-Marie Bombardieri January 31, 2012 at 10:08 AM These words most definitely tell a story. Sadly, I am sure there are women who can relate to this. I enjoyed this:)

Sara Kendrick January 31, 2012 at 9:51 AM Jealousy is a great threat to any relationship or marriage..Sad but the jealousy is about the person that has it and not the person who it is directed onto and the one who is hurt from its destructiveness..Enjoyed reading this creative work..Sara

Michele Ortiz January 31, 2012 at 9:11 AM So many men are just like this..."a fiery dragon, standing guard," over the woman they claim as theirs. Someone locked me away in a "Lair" 10 years ago and .... how I wish I could break out sometimes.... Wonderful poem!