Little Monster

For the types of lovers that may only meet when concealed by shadows.

you feed on fear
crimson stained on fingers
warm against your skin
you'll be the bonnie to his clyde
a perfect partner in crime
together you'll bathe
coat yourself in sweetness;
blood of the innocent

you feed on affection
the most dangerous lovers
he's your forbidden fruit
your addiction
a monster, depraved as you

careful, don't love him;
never let yourself fall
you are two shadows
shrouded by nightfall
greedy hunters
loved, but craving more

don't be foolish, little monster;
for if you despise yourself
what makes you think
you could survive him?

Reviews

[Alexanda Corrin]

Great poem! It catches the attention and compels the reader to continue, it know of reminds me of a train wreck or car crash... Yo can see it happening but you can't tear your eyes away even though you know it won't end well! I love the story you told through this poem, and the last stanza is magnificent. Very beautiful and chilling poem.

[Brenda Woods]

Thank you so much! I'm glad you enjoyed it :)

[LastMonth]

Not bad at all.
I enjoyed it, though the ending I feel could've been put differently and gained more of a punch.
Overall it's quite delightful to read.

I like how you use words people often stray from, due to their grotesque nature.

[Brenda Woods]

Thank you so much - I will admit, the ending was a compromise so that the ending made sense and conveyed what I wanted, whilst still fitting in with the flow of the poem... I struggled to stop the last couple of lines ending up too lengthy.

I'm glad you enjoyed reading it!

[Confuser]

I loved it...the title Little Monster fits perfectly and the imagery is wonderful....you are a very good writer! ...shrouded by nightfall...raw and clever. Look forward to reading more of your work...Thank you..Dale

[Brenda Woods]

Thank you very much! :)

[Confuser]

You're welcome!!!

[1Disawsum]

dark poem! Great job writing this, seems so menacing and frightful but all the same, very engaging. The ending s what i always look forward to in all poems, and this ending was great! Keep it up, you're doign amazing xxx

[Brenda Woods]

Thank you for your kind review!