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When Love and Dark Unite-A Collaboration

When Love And Dark Unite, A Shiny Tangled Web Catches Prey

There were hidden tentacles of hate in her heart
That her coils had not consumed me, I gave thanks
My soul nearly erupted, my mind suddenly went blank
Her touch was exciting, but frightening from the start.

She would serve me a great gulp of her poisonous brew
My hunger and thirst exploded, but I begged for more
There, in dark tides, my limp body washed ashore,
I was another roasted carcass for her blackened stew.

Waves washed beads of sand over me, around and about
I woke to see a smiling sky, laughing at my sad demise
I was but a damn fool, allowing her to have me as her prize
She kissed with thorny lips, smelled me with a bearded snout.

I lay waiting for dawn to tell me it was but a bad dream
Its gleaming rays would invade my brain and make it clear
My heart and soul were enslaved. I wallowed in woeful fear
She always dragged me in, convincing me we were a team.

I sensed night coming forth and dreaded the moon beams
This time her thorns pierced my lips, blinding me with lust
The temptation was too riveting. My body she had trussed
Her fingers soothed then strangled 'til I heard my own screams

Another bitter potion she'd concocted and lured me to drink
My breath came in short gasps as she searched my glazed eyes
Night hawks called, so I thought, but the trills were my own cries
I prayed to wake, but I swam in her dark waters, blacker than ink

Disgusted with my weakness. What kind of man had I become?
Tortured for want of the one who held hate within her heart
These thoughts meandered through my mind, tearing me apart
I must be strong to turn away and never more to her succumb

Another sunrise found me, my back flayed upon the beach
Rays of dawn warmed me before a salty wave slapped my face
I could not move, or would not move. In shame I was a disgrace
I walked into the ocean. In death I'd be out of her tentacled reach.
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Robert, 
thank you for asking me to reach into the dark a bit for this one. 
I'm always honored to mingle my words with yours.

Copyright © Lin Lane | Year Posted 2017

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Robert Lindley Date: 12/28/2017 9:03:00 AM Any time my friend, your words mingle so very well with mine. I am both greatly honored and very blessed that you collaborate with me! Your verses are always top class my friend.... Login to Reply Lin Lane Date: 12/29/2017 5:04:00 AM It's always fun to follow you, Robert. Thanks for your kind comments.

CayCay Jennings Date: 12/27/2017 6:16:00 PM Shame this guy didn't get out of town. How cool, Lin, to write from a male's point of view, that doesn't happen often. So dark, poor dude - this was ultra entertaining, loved the delivery and the end, oh the end .. it was .. the end! Great write, you two! Poetry hugs ... CayCay Login to Reply Lin Lane Date: 12/29/2017 5:04:00 AM Thank you so much, CayCay. Robert makes it easy to continue with his words. Robert Lindley Date: 12/28/2017 9:06:00 AM My friend, Lin wrote with such amazing insight into the mind of a poet's darkness and nightmare dream. To do so and do so that well takes immense poetic talent.

Arturo Michael Date: 12/27/2017 5:14:00 PM Nice...Enjoyed it... The claws of a dark woman ... All the best Lin... Login to Reply Lin Lane Date: 12/29/2017 5:03:00 AM Thank you, Arturo. Robert allows me to polish his gems. Robert Lindley Date: 12/28/2017 9:07:00 AM Claws based upon a real woman, ages ago. As were the nightmares.

Charlie Smith Date: 12/27/2017 3:20:00 PM Well done you two, excellent collaboration. You make it difficult to tell if you alternated verses or what. Wonderful job... Login to Reply Robert Lindley Date: 12/28/2017 9:08:00 AM Thank you my friend. Lin is truly an amazing poet. Lin Lane Date: 12/27/2017 3:23:00 PM That's the best kind of compliment one could receive after writing a collaboration. Thanks a bunch, Charlie.

Jan Allison Date: 12/27/2017 2:49:00 PM Bravo Lin and Robert such a deep dark collaboration, this is such a diversification to your usual style it gave me such a chill when I read it for a second time on your page. I hope i don't get nightmares!!!:-) hugs jan xx Login to Reply Robert Lindley Date: 12/28/2017 9:12:00 AM Thank you Jan. This dark poem was a challenge , I issued her, and she came through with flying colors... This site has many amazing poets.... You and she are both examples of that my friend.. Lin Lane Date: 12/27/2017 3:22:00 PM Thanks, Jan. Robert started this one in a dark cloud and the cloud grew darker when he handed me the pen.