Stench of Lies


Your scent
crawls across
the dust
filling my nostrils
with its stench.
It reeks of lies
and the odor
of lust.
Your deceit
leaves a trail
from one
bedroom
to another.

You hurt
my child
with your
betrayal.
Her tears
are the blood
pouring from
her wounded
heart.

My claws are
drawn to
tear your
infidelity
To shreds.
Think not
you will
escape my
vengeance.
What a foolish
mistake to harm
the cub of
a lioness.



©Susie Clevenger 2012
Photograph: desktopnexus.com
 Ok- We were challenged by Fireblossom at Real Toads to show our inner animals.
This is just a short poem where I let go and showed my claws.
Fireblossom Friday #2 You Animal!

Comments

Kay L. Davies said…
Foolish mistake indeed, Susie. Very well said.
K
January 7, 2012 at 12:34 AM
Anonymous said…
Im scared!
January 7, 2012 at 12:38 AM
Kerry O'Connor said…
Such a painful rending of the family is best described in animal terms. I felt the emotions of this poem.
January 7, 2012 at 2:05 AM
Monika said…
The last line leaves a frightened sense of mind. But a person betraying love and care no longer deserves the same affection, right!
January 7, 2012 at 2:17 AM
Jinksy said…
Bet nobody chooses a seahorse - it's the Daddies who guard their young!♥
January 7, 2012 at 2:32 AM
Mary said…
Susie,
Strong feelings = strong write!
Sometimes it is necessary to show one's claws.
January 7, 2012 at 8:17 AM
Doctor FTSE said…
Wow! I enjoyed how you developed the poem and sprung the climax.
January 7, 2012 at 9:10 AM
Ella said…
Wow, I'm scared...lol
You did a great job~ Now, I'm rethinking my choice~
January 7, 2012 at 9:23 AM
Marian said…
oh, MAN. what a mistake, a lion cub? or a bear cub for that matter? stupid, arrogant choice. thanks for sharing, susie. whoosh.
January 7, 2012 at 10:01 AM
Lilly said…
i think that is (should be) applicable to all mothers...no, make that to all parents. the feelings in your poem are so palpable...
January 7, 2012 at 11:32 AM
Anonymous said…
This is really powerful! Such a biting warning growl. Great poem!
January 7, 2012 at 2:28 PM
Scarlet said…
Never underestimate the Mother ~

Nice write of the wild ~
January 7, 2012 at 2:34 PM
Susie Clevenger said…
Thank you Kerry...there is no pain like the pain of a hurt child...
January 7, 2012 at 2:44 PM
Fireblossom said…
RAWR! Fools don't survive long in the wild. I loved this, Susie. Thanks for being part of my prompt!
January 7, 2012 at 4:16 PM
Susie Clevenger said…
Bet they don't either Jinksy
January 7, 2012 at 4:17 PM
Susie Clevenger said…
Thanks Mary..there are times that just call for claws!
January 7, 2012 at 5:13 PM
Susie Clevenger said…
Thank you Doctor FTSE...I am patient :)
January 7, 2012 at 5:27 PM
Susie Clevenger said…
Thanks Ella..I can be fierce when I need to.
January 7, 2012 at 6:53 PM
Susie Clevenger said…
Thanks Lilly..it has been hard to see my girls..yes plural..hurt
January 7, 2012 at 6:58 PM
Susie Clevenger said…
Thanks Shen...I needed to show my teeth
January 7, 2012 at 6:59 PM
Susie Clevenger said…
Thanks Shay..I may have had a bit too much fun with your prompt..lol
January 7, 2012 at 7:03 PM
Sherry Blue Sky said…
Nothing more powerful than a mother's warrior heart. Way to be, kiddo!
January 8, 2012 at 1:14 PM
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