She was taken by the Serpent,
half-dragged, half-led
to the heart of the woods.
She's captivated by his beautiful lies
and fake promises turn her head,
so fervidly denies
this splendor could be sin.
But it won't matter if she lingers here—
others continue to journey near.
Author notes
10.14.08
Vaughn.
Picture Prompt:
http://julijaaa.deviantart.com/art/Silent-Pain-99576883
A contest entry
- Semi-Quickie by kiwigirljacks.
600 points, ended October 15, 2008, 9 entries
Honorable mention
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
Comments
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Creative and original take on the prompt...nicely done in dark and light...well done...congrat's on the trophy...
mystic
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An evocative write and easy on the eyes. Happy trails
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Nicely done!! Love the whole serpent/sin angle you took with this!
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An inventive and creative take... love the "backstory" feel of this and the tale... Excellent and best of luck.
Ken
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Both a brilliant and original take on the prompt. Great imagery thinking "outside the box"
Very well penned
Wish you the best in the contest
Take care
David
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