Her carefully measured words
Are always monitored
For any hint of rebellion,
Her dependence on him
Crucial to his master plans.
The ring on her left hand
A mark of his ownership;
Her life,
Her body,
Her blood,
All his for the taking,
Sacrificed on his altar of cruelty.
A rumpled bed,
A sullen glance,
A dinner served five minutes late,
All reasons show why
A woman needs to kept in line
By whatever means necessary.
Tonight, however,
She will reap
Her carefully measured revenge,
And the blood sacrificed
Won’t be hers.
12 comments:
OOOOh, this poem has a very ominous tone.
Something about revenge and blood tells me it won't be a pretty sight... tell us more!
that is one incredible symbol/metaphor
apollo and the two muses
There will be a part two...right? Tell me I'm right! lol Fantastic and surprising weave...much enjoyed!
ouch....the ring as ownership...i have never seen it as such, though i am all familiar with those that do....def ominous, but also sad...
Mary, I love tales of revenge. This is a great one. I love how you set it up, for a minute or two I was kind of like, "what" so nicely done. Thanks
Love the "carefully measured" tone of the poem - pent up, just waiting for the moment to burst!
Intriguing poem... Well penned !
Nice tale of dark love and revenge...I like what is coming or due the Master ~
A sad tale of what should be a bygone mindset. Flows quickly, builds the tension. Well done
Revenge as a theme is good! It gives way to matters of conflicts that make the verse powerful. But sad though! Great write, Mary!
Hank
oh heck...this gave me the chills...hard to believe in our modern world are still men that think like that...but all too true..sad..
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