A stare of comely crystal blue
floats above a ruby pout
she takes you in devouring
has her way, then casts you out
tongue slides smooth ‘cross tender lip’s
like a saber being hone
her smile will have you hypnotized
as she cuts you to the bone
beautiful eyes — worldly wise
sleek as steel — tall and strong
swift and cunning — motor running
she might acquiesce, but not for long
think she is the one you seek
that would be a big mistake
she is anything but weak
she will make your small earth — quake
if this woman gets her grips on you
you better pray you’ll be released
‘cause she’s a lethal life force
both beauty — and the beast
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rob kistner © 2023
Poetry at: Sunday Muse
‘cause she’s a lethal life force
both beauty — and the beast
She is a strong force and she’s destructive, it seems to be so. So no messing around with such a person. Take heed of the warning! Great wordcraft Rob!
Hank
Gotta be careful Hank… 😉 Like the singers Hall & Oates say, “She’s a man-eater!”
She is a lethal life force indeed my friend! I really enjoyed the direction the image took you Rob and thank you for being here this week and so many others! I appreciate you!
You’re welcome Carrie, I will miss you… 🙂
Why does Maneater come to mind by Hall &Oates? Now, I have that looping in my head. I am surprised you didn’t add this to your song selection. Singing as I write. haha..did you ever cover this one, Rob?
https://youtu.be/yRYFKcMa_Ek
Take a look at my response to kaykuala (Hank)… 😉 …really like the tune True, but never covered that one… 🙂
Great last stanza 🙂
My gratitude AJ… 😉
Smiles. I love those closing lines.
🙂 😉
Oh man, beauty that is a dagger to the heart!
Don’t mess with her Q! 😉
I am a huge fan of strong women! Your poem pays them great homage! Cheers, Rob.
I am a huge fan of strong woman also. Dated lots of female athletes — married two. I love that svelte, taut strong, trim female athlete’s essence.