Best Poems Written by Jenny Lee

Getting Dressed

Part I

I am dazzling in this dress;
But I am no damsel in distress.
Pink-blushed cheeks will convince, 
Assure you of my innocence. 
Soft flowing tresses curled with care—
Magnets to metal; your fingers, my hair. 
Lips stained red, not for the trend, 
Poison-painted and lined with intent. 
Heels—
High off the ground, bring you near;
The better to peer into your eyes, my dear.
A drop of parfum on my neck 
Intoxicate but not bring death—just yet.

Part II

Taste of my kiss and turn to stone;
I’ll draw your breath and leave you none.
I’ll lie with you on the floor;
But when I leave, you’ll rise no more.
Silent and still, you’ll watch me go--
And pray for an end to the pain you know. 
I am the Siren singing your doom--  
Hear my song and find your tomb.  
I am a Damsel of Distress. 
Dressed to kill, in this dress.

Copyright © Jenny Lee | Year Posted 2006