Her Horns

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Hidden behind a wall of

stony thorns,

her horns

are unmistakable.

She smiles and tries

to hide them,

but they are

ridiculously obvious.

The damage is

terminal and savage.

And the pain

is undeniable.

Her forked tongue

pokes the tepid air

and searches for

silly,

trusting victims

Author's Note

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MuA8Y43KHPE
Here is a link to my you tube channel where I read from my recent book, Seedy Town Blues Collected Poems.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MuA8Y43KHPE

Reviews

[Stu. T.H.]

I'm most keen on one aspect of the poem, "Hidden behind a wall of stony thorns". Has she always been there? Beyond the reach of man and modern civilisation? Or has she been held there by the bounds of past sins? Maybe she was never a part of human society, but to know so much about us, maybe she was once a part of us. Maybe there still exist those like her, among us. How do we know, when the truth isn't as obvious with horns and the tongue is well-hidden?
Regardless, it was a nice read, author Thomas W Case. I believe this is a cautionary tale like those of yore, warning the minds of creatures of fleeting beauty, like sirens or werewolves, and painted the way one's colours could be exposed during daylight hours well. Thank you for sharing your work.

[Thomas W Case]

Thank you. Great insight. I appreciate the comment.

[Poetic Beauty]

Beware the horned forked tongue devil. Preying on unexpected souls. Pretty to look at but sour inside.

[Thomas W Case]

Thank you for reading and commenting.

[Poetic Beauty]

You are welcome as always

[Chris Shaw]

She spells danger. This horned woman is capable of great damage. Do not approach. It makes me wonder how she has become that way. Great write Thomas.

Chris

[Thomas W Case]

Thank you, Chris. Much appreciated.

[Pete]

ouch. cool. creative. dangerous. interesting. surreal. if she lowers her head and charges head for the hills. never underestimate the female wiles of the species.

[Thomas W Case]

I agree. Thank you, Pete.

[Writergurl]

Such a unique write here, this is really good

[Thomas W Case]

Thank you. I appreciate it.

[Dave Brown]

An indication of the gene pool having gone awkwardly astray.
Her hairdresser must have quite a difficult time
She appears much more obvious than the more subtle femme fatale but perhaps will find a similarly attired male counterpart for either pleasant companionship or more....??

[Thomas W Case]

Thanks for the read and review.

[The Unknown Sith]

Nice poem. I like the last part.
Her forked tongue
pokes the tepid air
and searches for
silly,
trusting victims

[Thomas W Case]

Thank you. Much appreciated.

[Soren]

I have seen this snake and respect it keeping my distance. Indeed beside the literal there could be a metaphor here and I still will keep my distance. Well written the image is clear.

[Thomas W Case]

Thank you, Soren, I appreciate the comment.

[Betty Hermelee]

This must be half woman half beast...but striking nevertheless... however she is dangerous in an odd way...
So I recommend staying far away from her..."for she searches for trusting victims."..oddly beautiful...
Warmly, B

[Thomas W Case]

Thank you, Betty. I appreciate the read and comment.