The Temptress

Her smile and eyes
Relay an open invite
Dressed to ensnare
Her looks leave them
Openly ogling
None of this is accidental
She claims she does this
For herself not for them
A spider’s web made
As a lovely reclining bed
For its lovely owner
The seductive spider



(ACKMI LUIS 2016)
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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Kimathi Avatar
August 27, 2016 at 5:36 AM
I hate spiders, but you've made me have kinda soft spot for them, lol. A fine piece you've penned, bro!! ;-)
Nyaga Avatar
September 6, 2016 at 2:19 AM
Thank you Teddy .. ;-)
Allison Avatar
August 4, 2016 at 6:28 AM
Let's hope she's not a black widow and eats her man alive... wonderful lines you wove Lewis:-) hugs Jan xx7
Nyaga Avatar
August 19, 2016 at 4:45 AM
Thank you Jan.. lets hope so ;-)
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