Treachery

A gray cat, stealthy crept,
tall grass his tactic cover.
Was he a Robin Hood?
Nay! More apt a Robin's
demise.

A conqueror to his kin.
A devil to wings that fly.
My truth, may be your
everything?  Or, just another
Seducer's lies....?
Copyright © | Year Posted 2025

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Maverick Avatar
September 6, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Who knows what lies in the shadows? Or behind the eyes.?
DiMino Avatar
September 7, 2025 at 3:27 AM
Thank you, Joe; perhaps least of all deceiver' eyes and deceiver' shadows themselves. The devil deceives most the deceiver.
Wolf Avatar
September 2, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Is the last question a famous line that I don't recognize? If not, now it is. And I recognize it... It's vintage Joe Dimino!
DiMino Avatar
September 2, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Vintage Joe DiMino. Thank you, Gershon. One of my better works I think.
George Avatar
September 1, 2025 at 8:59 PM
Some act so treacherous like a cunning cat. They are indeed 'devils to wings that fly.' One's truth can be a lie in another's eyes. Well written, dear Joe.
DiMino Avatar
September 2, 2025 at 7:07 AM
Even when sincere; great observation. Thank you, Valsa.
Greenhough Avatar
September 1, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Treachery in many different coats, this was a good play on thoughts. I felt the secrecy of the treachery.
DiMino Avatar
September 2, 2025 at 7:09 AM
Even when being honest with self, could be just treacherous nature. Thank you, Hilda. Have a great writing day!
Etgen-Baker Avatar
September 1, 2025 at 4:32 PM
thought provoking words, uniquely crafted with a cat as a backdrop...brilliant...have a pleasant evening, Sara
DiMino Avatar
September 1, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Hi Sara; so pleased you liked this work. Thank you. Have a great evening!
Andresen Avatar
September 1, 2025 at 11:21 AM
- Some people are so good at lying that it's hard to expose them, Joe - Great written :) - hugs
DiMino Avatar
September 1, 2025 at 11:58 AM
You can't snow a snowman, True. I find better to encourage them to talk...and they will inadvertently show their true nature. It helps to have dealt with a lot of crap as I have. A New York City Street Kid.
Dietrich Avatar
September 1, 2025 at 10:51 AM
Cool one, Joe. Not all cats are like this though. None of mine have ever killed another creature even the time one came across a mouse!
Maverick Avatar
September 5, 2025 at 9:46 PM
Yes all cats are individuals.!!! I hear the Roar.)))
DiMino Avatar
September 1, 2025 at 11:15 AM
Nor all men and women. My black cat. Shadow, would lie a foot or so from his feeding dish. Birds would light and eat, while he just shrugged his shoulders. Now mamma cat, a Calico, is different: Thanksgiving for her every day! Prettiest feline you ever saw, with huge gorgeous eyes. Cuddly and affection...but she's the one I am certain, that if I lie dead in the house for awhile, would not let me go to waste. God bless her cute little heart.
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