Black Widow

Posted byIn the Shadow of my PenPosted inUnpublished PoetryTags:, , , ,

(written March 2023)

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Beware
the black widow
seeking a gigolo.
To entrap is what she desires.
Once caught
her web, she will weave.
Until you cannot see.
Trapped
with no way back.
She releases her venom.
And, as you attenuate before death, the black widow anticipates another victim.

Copyright © 2023 Maggie Watson
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Published by In the Shadow of my Pen

Indie Poet and Author✍️ of four collections of poetry. Chronic Fatigue Warrior💪 Volunteer, Solo Traveller✈️ and Yogi🙏. Spilling ink from my heart and soul. My writing is real and raw, so if you are looking for a fairy tale you are on the wrong site!

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