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The Lie

"I bid thee, welcome."
words drift on a sigh
hanging in the stale air -
paradise birds
trapped in a cage.
Hypnotic, their call
manipulating emotions,
honeyed glazing
coating malicious,
devious intent,
I enter, oblivious.

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34 words

Picture Credit - Dark Lips by: grooveboxx

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  • very beauiful and great choice of words.
    all the very best in the contest
    cheers

  • Lorien
    July 26
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    I love how you took such a beautiful picture and made a gorgeous poem

  • Hekate gold member
    July 26

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    OMG this is just totally awesome for 34 words. I hope that you get gold with this piece because I just love it!