Thirty Coins

I felt the ghost of your kiss
along my cheek,
behind you I heard
coins drop, counted;
one to thirty.
My eyes widened
as you slunk the knife
into my back.
Your kiss bit into my lips,
a taste of betrayal.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Dufresne Avatar
September 28, 2010 at 6:48 PM
I'm with Paula on this one Madison...could say it no better unique composition.
Lelitte Avatar
September 28, 2010 at 5:49 AM
really enjoyed this. great title and subject and handled in a really creative manner
Dietrich Avatar
September 26, 2010 at 4:38 PM
wow, very powerful poem. I like THIS little poem. LUv, Andrea
Palli Avatar
September 25, 2010 at 11:56 PM
Must have been devastating. I can't imagine the torment He felt.
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September 25, 2010 at 7:42 PM
Thirty pieces of silver did it. Very nice poem...Love Scarlett
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