Robed in various forms,
Only the most overt is acknowledged.
Hook and spike, lance and mace
Dripping with perfume and incense.
The simplest of addictions –
What a destructive cocktail!
Laced with sweet honey to mask
The taste of death.
Poetry Copyright © 2020 by Ena Whiteraven All rights reserved.
Artwork: shutterstock.com – found online, no infringement intended.
Published by Ena Whiteraven
Ena Whiteraven (a.k.a. Henry) uses elements of mystery and fantasy to inspire readers to seek truth and embrace imagination and creativity in an increasingly dark world. Some of her work has been featured online at The Poetry Bar and The Positivity Press. She also appears as a guest blogger on Spiritually Awkward Magazine / A Life Of Virtues.
Her latest book, Those Who Watch (and Those Who Don't), is now available for purchase on Amazon.
View all posts by Ena Whiteraven
The Whiteraven Net 