Illusions

Kindness should never be mistaken for weakness.

People smell the blood in my wounds

And like sharks they circle the prey.

All I have to say to them is:

“Come out, come out to play.”

There is a beast deep in my soul.

Like a predator it lingers.

If you touch my soul with dirty hands,

It will bite off your fingers.

There is more to me than the naked eye sees

I am more than a tamed child.

I have a side that you don’t want to meet,

A side that’s raw and wild.

If  I look like a lamb to you,

I warn you, make sure you look twice.

I am the damn lion,

And lion’s teeth will slice.

Reviews

[emipoemi]

"For feminine is masculine
Twice firm, twice fit, twice whole,
For underneath the sweet façade
Lies heart, lies spleen, lies soul." #feminine #femininity

Don't judge a book by its cover. You never know secrets they tell. Very intriguing poem! Your musicality is a little rocky, but the message is clear, and the power packs a good punch! Well done!

[@_av_poetry]

Thank you as always for taking the time to read. I realise what you mean about musicality. I might have to work on it a little more at some point. Thanks. :)

[emipoemi]

my pleasure.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

something else i see here...or at least where i went...the innocent not so innocent anymore because of a bad experience...now jaded this so-called innocent child has had to grown up...and is wary...and that means you must beware...any false move and she will pounce...
it's too bad that these days we have to grow up much too fast...childhood is a quick blur.
j.

[@_av_poetry]

Lovely interpretation. It is a shame indeed to let yourself be changed by the world and not the other way around. Thanks for reading.

[Chris Shaw]

What a feisty little write. I resonate so much with this poem. I am mild as mild can be, but if I think I am being taken advantage of or deceived, I will roar like a lion. I become as untamed as my hair.
Great poetry, 'if you touch my soul with dirty fingers is a fabulous line.

Chris

[@_av_poetry]

Thank you.
I'm glad you can relate and glad you like it :)

[Chris Shaw]

I did, a good write.