The Thief

The Thief
Sweet,sweet spirit
nectar of the gods, I suckle
at the teat of your promises.
You have cast your spell;
an end to pain, escape from hell.
Alas, you are a false prophet
you've exacted your tole
by destroying the temple
and stealing my soul.

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Poet Destroyer A

March 16, 2015 at 12:16 AM

KATE, Dropped by to say hi and congratulate you on having your poem selected by Soup's Administration. This is a wonderful poem to have featured on the homepage. ~Always & Forever~ LINDA

Skat A

March 15, 2015 at 4:18 PM

Kate:) Congratulations on having your awesome poem featured on the soups Home Page. ~SKAT LOVE~

Skat A

March 14, 2015 at 7:43 PM

Kate, Stopping by with a nice, sweet Welcome to Poetry Soup. I will get much delight in reading and in time become familiar with your verse. As for now, I will greet you with the same smile others passed when I first joined the soup. Wishing you and your poetry the best. I hope you get to meet all the nice poets around here STARTING with me- SKAT :-) Please drop a hello and tell me a little about yourself if you wish. I would like to be your newest poetry soup "FRIEND" Hugs* SKAT

Poet Destroyer A

March 8, 2015 at 6:51 PM

Hi Kate, A nice warm WELCOME to poetry soup. I hope you have fun with this wonderful community. You'll find many friendly poets who are ready to support and give positive feedback. I want to be the first to invite you on over to the contest page. I OFFER MY CONTEST in hopes it inspires you in some way. I will enjoy following you and your poetry:) We are Lucky To Have you. Enjoy 2015, with New Poet Friends @-> LINDA <-@