Antagonistic Love

Like the spider and the fly,

so are you and I,
antagonistic love.

We both take our chances,
and with leery glances
give a push and shove.

I expected that one day,
we would cease to play,
get down to the core.

I just wanted a kiss,
I expected a hiss,
what'd you have to
go and bite me for?

Author notes

Snake bite: pic prompt...ouch!

A contest entry

Snake Bite/ Quickie/Image Prompt by imahealer. 1700 points, ended May 30, 9 entries
Honorable winner
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest

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imahealer
May 23

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Yin and yang meet again! This is a marvelous metaphor. It had rhythm, style and the ending is a killer. Thanks so much for entering my contest! Best wishes!

Shana
Reptile Lady
May 18

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LOL this is brilliant
Love your last lines, I thought the same thing when did bit me!
I did not know what it was when I got the bite, then he coiled and then the pain hit!
Good luck in the contest
Julie