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The Widow's Willing Victim

Standing in a field filled with stones, I heard the sound of a funeral song. Hiding behind an old oak tree, I peered through a Widow's web, just so I could see. As they dropped her young groom in the dirt, I thought I saw a tear, I know I saw a smirk. She held a rose in her hand from the Devil's garden. As she placed it on the ground, I begged her pardon. I followed her bread crumbs down a deadly trail. How long will you mourn before you lift that veil? You can stop the facade and all that crying. I'm all in, to be with you I'm just dying. 8/13/19

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Reason A. Poteet

Date: 11/28/2019 10:12:00 AM

Very well-worded, Wren. Love the bread crumbs line and the Widow's web. Enjoyable read.

Wren Rushing
Date: 11/28/2019 8:57:00 PM

Thank you Reason!

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 8/24/2019 7:49:00 AM

If one is to choose one’s own poison they might as well enjoy a bit of fun on their journey.

Wren Rushing
Date: 8/24/2019 9:39:00 AM

I think you are right poison should taste good.

Susan Ashley

Date: 8/14/2019 9:48:00 PM

Oh, snared from the start.. a darkly desirous and beguiling beauty, Wren.. ‘I peered through a Widow’s web’ - amazing imagery and rhymes.. a gem of a poem! Warmest wishes always my inspiring friend.. Susan

Wren Rushing
Date: 8/15/2019 3:33:00 AM

Thank you for your kind words my dear friend!

P.S. Awtry

Date: 8/14/2019 2:08:00 PM

Yep he was caught in the web from the start! clever!

Wren Rushing
Date: 8/15/2019 3:32:00 AM

Thank you P.S.!

Vijay Pandit

Date: 8/14/2019 8:01:00 AM

Excellent write Wren--the widow had it all planned out..ready for the next victim..cleverly done.

Wren Rushing
Date: 8/14/2019 10:33:00 AM

Thank you Vijay! I always value your opinion my friend! Have a blessed day!