PAINTED GRIMACE

In my dream

shrouded in a blue web

tethered to a knot of thorns

torment runs through my veins

I fail to entrust him straightaway

a swindler I would say

he dupes while playing a sugary hand

his grimace is fully painted

smells of immorality

 

Must shelter my core

shear the knot

then crawl through the web of revilement

bathe myself in warm water with

rose petals and lavender

plus relinquish his heart down to the bones

 

I awaken cloaked with sweat

a waterfall of droplets on my sheet

peace within me now

Author's Note

photo by dreamstime.com

Reviews

[The_Ancient_Rock]

Wow, great work.
Dream or nightmare, and are you the spider or the fly?
I enjoy all the dreams and endless images our mind can create.
Sometimes, even a nightmare can be beautiful, when told with the right words.
It is a game we all play sometimes I guess... The spider and the fly.
Keep it up, awesome.
Immorality... Or endless desire.
Take good care. 😃

[Betty Hermelee]

Thanks for a great review
Warmly, B

[Mauricio Montoya]

Kinda of scary but a rude awakening wondering if ill ever find peace. Thank you for sharing

[Betty Hermelee]

Thank you for you kind review
Warmly, B

[Mauricio Montoya]

Sister I enjoyed the read now I'm going to put this in my library because I have to remember that what you shared makes me a better writer, thank you for sharing your thoughts and taking the time tell me. lol Th Betty

[Betty Hermelee]

My pleasure
Warmly, B

[Poetic Beauty]

Sounds like a terrifying nightmare that has shaken you awake. Those types of dreams are horrible and can linger for awhile after awake

[Betty Hermelee]

Correct,yet in this instance it was a relief!
Thank you for your fine review
Warmly, B

[Poetic Beauty]

Well I’m glad you found relief upon waking up!! Hopefully you don’t have anymore nightmares

[Pete]

wow. you blew me away. seriously woke me up. i love this. is surely how immorality feels as we're caught in its sinister web. yet a new top-notch favorite.

[Betty Hermelee]

Wow! What a fantastic review, I am honored!
Warmly, B

[Thomas W Case]

Tremendous imagery, Betty. Great work.

[Betty Hermelee]

Thank you Thomas for a lovely review
Warmly, B