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War Paint

crazed as sin
she stroked her face
with paints

preparation begins

red stains
under her eyes
represents his blood

blood spilled tonight
after he left her cold
and alone again

lips shaded black
meant for death
as she turns to

stab him

Author notes

Prompt: http://miss-deathwish.deviantart.com/art/bloodbandit-117713481

Contest Shatter My Soul, Let My Heart Ache

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  • An unfaithful lover eats cold steel. I love it. The subtle madness and warpaint before the deed...beautiful.
    Thanks for entering.


  • emoempess
    April 21

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    great poem

    the picture looks great...
    i was shock to see it...
    LOL...
    overall your poem is well written and amazing poem
    thanks for the entry

    "the power of darkness"
    group
    http://allpoetry.com/group/show/the%20power%20of%20darkness

  • dillpickle62
    April 12
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    Dark

    Wow good n' dark. great penning. Best wishes in the contest.


  • hey charlie
    April 11

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    Yay! You're really a genious. I love your style and the way the words flow. I also like that the poem is short but dynamic. You're definitely a finalist.

  • wow! very nice spin on something so dark the word choice is excellent as well as the imagery making for a great piece


  • Ami
    April 7

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    Wow,
    "blood spilled tonight
    after he left her cold
    and alone again"
    This was really good,
    I liked the picture too
    Thank you for entering my contest
    And good luck


  • Wind Walker
    April 4

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    Wow - Powerful

    Hell has no fury like a PO'ed woman
    you have nailed her so well - hope you life to survive it - lol
    Good Luck in the contest

  • Wow, very dark and evil
    yet beautifully portrayed.

    Well suited for the picture too.

    Thanks for entering & best of luck

  • J Macabre gold member
    April 1
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    Man that was bitchin!
    I loved all the symbolism in that.
    Pretty good female perspective too.

  • that's sick.
    very cool poem bro.


  • Rose Angel gold member
    March 31
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    Dark, ominous, from the other side..Certainly gets the attention! Aunty


  • Rend the Veil gold member
    March 31

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    wow what an incredible write !

    your story line and flow is brillant! Bravo
    not to mention very dark and I like it!
    Blessings

    Rend


  • Kathraina silver member
    March 31
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    Very haunting words. Fabulous take on the prompt!!!


    ♥ Kate

  • wow what a brilliant write


  • Canadamomma
    March 31
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    great take on the prompt
    best of luck to you

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