The Point

He loved to take his ladies to the Point,
a place that only locals knew about.
He hated bars or any kind of joint
where common folks with wagging tongues hung out.

The Point had a view of all the city.
Far from the crowds, it had the perfect spot
where he could take each woman oh so pretty,
and place around her white neck a garrote.

He loved to see the terror in their eyes
and feel them struggle with their strangled breath.
His stunning looks and charm were the disguise
that led them up that mountain to their death.

The point is that no woman could discern
his truth until their point of no return.

Dec. 9, 2016
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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Warrior Avatar
December 15, 2016 at 4:50 PM
Congrats!!! Andrea...a very well-constructed sonnet...god bless...^WW^
Austin Avatar
December 15, 2016 at 12:33 PM
GULP! You tricked me in on this one. Don't let Ted Bundy read this one. Good work as usual. Love, daver
May Avatar
December 12, 2016 at 8:34 PM
Wow...I was thinking you'd go the romantic route but you surprised me with this dark thriller...Great write
Walker Avatar
December 12, 2016 at 6:55 AM
Master of suspense, you really should make a movie, I would be on the edge of my seat and jump and scream with the endings.
Ball Avatar
December 11, 2016 at 10:23 PM
An excellent piece Andrea. I like a poem with a message and this one has a good one. A reminder to only trust those we know. Great job. God Bless and a seven from me. JB
Nusker Avatar
December 11, 2016 at 11:40 AM
Amazing take on the theme. Fabulous write. A 7 & a fav.
Marcum Wong Avatar
December 10, 2016 at 1:08 PM
Wow...talk about creative Andrea...this is brilliant! A tiny glimpse into the mind of a serial killer. 7 ; ) I think the movies are moving you!
Krampe Avatar
December 10, 2016 at 12:28 PM
Great take on the "point of no return" theme. You tell the gruesome story in such an elegant sonnet, wonderful!
Y. Avatar
December 10, 2016 at 12:03 PM
WoW! Mrs. Dietrich, What a dark plot and story. This is crazy good, creeping and gruesome. And it most definitely gave me the me the chills. I think it's one of your best poems(however that list is long). Reading this is like watching a movie or reading a mystery novel. You captured my attention with just the title.I can picture the gruesome scene so vividly in my mind. Excellent job. There's no need to wish you luck.This write is most definitely a winner. A without a doubt seven:-) Alexis
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December 10, 2016 at 11:10 AM
Awesomely gruesome Andrea, I just went and locked my doors, affecting!
Babcock Avatar
December 10, 2016 at 10:28 AM
This is dark and gave me chills. A caution for you never know where danger is lurking. Nicely written Andrea. love phyl
Nehls Avatar
December 10, 2016 at 8:26 AM
Hi Andrea. So well written my friend. You have a way with words, for sure. This is a great tale of caution for us all. Your sonnets flow so nice when read out loud. Nice to read one of your poems. Thanks, my friend. Robert
George   Avatar
December 10, 2016 at 7:43 AM
Wow!!! powerful words and images you have created here, Andrea. Elaine
Rycroft Avatar
December 10, 2016 at 5:12 AM
Wow Andrea This is really good x it's a CLIFFHANGER LOL
Wanter Avatar
December 9, 2016 at 6:32 PM
How do you do it??? Have you been watching Law & Order SVU? Seriously, you are really good, and I enjoy what you write.
Turner Avatar
December 9, 2016 at 6:13 PM
Yes yours went the other way. Lol Take me to the dark side, Andrea. Love the thriller!
Parker Avatar
December 9, 2016 at 5:18 PM
I believe that seduction comes from a need wanting to be filled, even to a point of being blind
Wolf Avatar
December 9, 2016 at 5:08 PM
Great sonnet, Andrea, I'm paying attention to how you construct them! And good luck!
Smith Avatar
December 9, 2016 at 5:06 PM
Point of no return is no place I'd like to be.
Beam Avatar
December 9, 2016 at 5:03 PM
Nice thriller poem, Andrea. I do not think I read this side of you before.
Green Avatar
December 9, 2016 at 5:00 PM
Wow, this was creepy and totally caught me off guard. I was not expecting that ending. I still have chills. This was very cool Andrea. Good luck in the contest.
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