Cannibal

A vindictive Spirit holds her
fist so tight, knuckles whitely glare.
She doesn�t struggle
for it suits her purpose
to be malignant.

Evil sets a festive table
overflowing with immoralities� bounty.
Tasty dishes, though tempting to the eye
leave a sadly bitter after-bite.

Poison  pulses in her veins
refilled with dainty
sips and slurps
from a cup never emptied.

She eats heartily, tearing
flesh from bone--gorging.
Licking greasy fingers, her tongue rolls
revenges tart flavor �round her palate
savoring each nuance, eyes shut in ecstasy.

With every shredding, tearing
agonizing bite, her soul grows smaller.
Gluttonous cannibal --
She won�t be satisfied
ever. . . .

Graci
copyright 2000 -- Lorrie Workman



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