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Vulnerable Affection (1 reply)

La belle dam sans merci
3 years ago

The heart dazzles like a brothel, 

Prostituting upon emotions,

Aerates with venomous blood, 

Of severe interior afflictions 

Susan Katz
3 years ago
Susan Katz 3 years ago

What an interesting poem and it certainly packs a punch. I'm not sure I understand the meaning completely, but then - perhaps I wasn't meant to.  I am impressed with your brevity and how much emotion and power you managed to incorporate in four short lines.  Well done.  I will definitely be considering your work to be featured in one my Instagram posts in the next two weeks.  Your friend in poetry, Susan

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