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Slithering
Into my heart
Coiling
Around my core
Twisting
Through my eye
Winding
Into my navel
Snaking
Among my bosom
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Venomously
Eating away
Poisonously
Gnawing off
Anemically
Draining dry
Attempting
To leave me to die
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But fighting
I shall rise above
Eventually
Doing the right thing
Leaving
Putting myself first
Peacefully
Living my life
About the Creator
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Comments (17)
Warped love. ππΈπ
Beautifully crafted poem.
Fantabulous writing! I also love the kick-a** message! Go Mother! πͺπΎπΈ
This poem packs a punch. The use of vivid imagery make the snake metaphor feel alive. Nice work
Love the resilience of this
If I'm understanding it correctly, then a snake is a great way to depict a toxic relationship (let me know if I completely missed the mark there, lol). The coiling, the venom, the symbolism - it's perfect. Also, loved that last verse. π Nicely written as always, MC!
Oooo, you wrote a snake poem too hehehehe. This was awesomeeee!
May the venomous, slithering part not be autobiographical. The rest, hear! hear!
Powerful. Sounds like a battle cry!
PHOAR!.. Excellent imagery from your words. Hope you are doing alright M Combs!! Best!
So powerful
Strong poem on how to deal with such people in our lives. Let's put them away.
Ah... the "let them theory" in other words! Happy you're putting yourself first, its the best choice you can ever make!!
Well-wrought! That which crawls on its belly cannot complain when it is crushed underfoot!
Snaking. Snake love. ππ
Coiling around my core and twisting through my eye was a great, if creepy, image
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