Temptress

Temptress

written by: Simon Drake

A seductive beautiful temptress
Who promised to fulfil my every desire
A demon whispering in the darkness
Aiming to burn me in her fire

She rapped me up in sharp barbed wire
Not cotton wool, no warmth nor love
I wasn’t showered with love and kisses
She was out for blood

I fell in love with her darkness
I guess that’s the way love goes
Danced up close with a devil
Vulnerabilities exposed

Intertwined with a twisted serpent
The bed, her nest, her lair
Men she slept with she consumed
None had hope nor prayer

How did I survive I hear you ask
Why was I the lucky one
I saw her mask slip for a millisecond
The choice either die or run

I know she’s hidden within shadow
A temptress without equal
Will this tale be continued I wonder
Knowing I wouldn’t survive the sequel

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Simon Drake

Simon Drake, a qualified Gestalt Counsellor is a huge supporter and advocate for mental health awareness for all those out there suffering in silence. Simon’s poetic journey started in January 2022, since then he has had works published in numerous anthologies along with his own collection ‘Triggers, A Student Counsellor’s Poetic Journey’ (published by Robin Barratt). A rising star on the spoken word scene in London, headlining and hosting at prestigious venues, Simon has had radio show and podcast interviews both in the UK and the USA, on the back of his unique and unmistakably powerful poetry.

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