Karen Jones Poet Free verse

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For Ink Empress's contest written March 9 2025

The Narcissistic Sun NO MORE

Son of a gun narcissistic 
With a personality pessimistic 
Everything resolves around you
Victor or victim that you bruise

When you look in silver mirror 
You can’t see because you fear me
My natural beauty that you deface
Graceful in defeat as you beat me again
And yet somehow I still WIN

I let you walk in my trap
Recorded it all and sent it zap
To the authorities for proof
No more abuse wear your cell
Meant for my mind on yours

I’m forgiving me for loving YOU
Parting ways is so sugary
I have reasons to enjoy life
No longer fearing empowered
I am a black flower blooming

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Ink Empress March 17, 2025 at 10:57 PM Dear Karen, a powerful poem this is and one that feels like it comes from a very sincere deep part of your soul! Narcissistic sun, the prompt, youv used it here so well! I absolutely love the flow and depth of what youve conveyed and the flame of resilience that dances across your page in such poetic eloquence! Brilliant! Thank you for sharing! Congratulations on your win. Thank you for joining in to raise awareness Karen Jones March 17, 2025 at 11:02 PM Dearest Inky your prompts are always inspiring and I am honored you found merit in my poem!

Jan Allison March 10, 2025 at 5:42 PM what a powerful piece, write on and continue blossoming with your poetry and never let anyone deter you Karen! hugs jan xx (PS I've had black tulips and black orchids and they are beautiful just like you!!) Karen Jones March 10, 2025 at 5:45 PM Aw Jan thanks!

Yann Rolland March 8, 2025 at 11:38 PM is beauty a trap, eternal question, but no one can resist, a powerful poem Karen Jones March 8, 2025 at 11:41 PM I suppose the answer to your question, rhetorical or not, depends on one’s perception and the answers would vary! Thanks for liking it!

Riquetta Brown March 8, 2025 at 10:31 PM A blooming flower! Very powerful and courageous poem! Karen Jones March 8, 2025 at 10:36 PM Thanks Riquetta!

Victor Buhagiar March 8, 2025 at 10:16 PM Loved the last line. There are people who are narcistic. They think only they exist. Karen Jones March 8, 2025 at 10:25 PM Yes. I often wonder what made them that way! Thanks for reading!