Bitter Mistress

Bitter Mistress

Love, she is a bitter mistress

when she's old, feeling useless

and tired.

She won't walk away like a lady.

Reviling, spitting, boisterous

she'll cling like poison ivy you'll scratch

in agony feeling her sting.

Writhing in your anguish

you'll regret you ever met her.

Gnashing your teeth you'll

bear the scar of many others who

dipped in her pool.

On restless nights, you'll hear her

mocking you. Her cackling will

echo in your head for seeming

endless nights.

A lost investment impossible

to recoup. She chalks nothing up to

experience. It's all or nothing because

Love, she is a bitter mistress.

Comments: 36

Lewis (keeping those fires burning) K. Jan 24, 2009, 8:41pm EST

Great description of the bitter side of love. When she's feeling foul, things can really get ugly. Love the metaphors here.

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Jennifer Lee Jan 24, 2009, 9:31pm EST

This one evokes some feelings in me that I'd rather turn away from at the moment because of my own pain. However, it is wonderfully penned and I think you're very talented indeed.
I agree with Lewis, great metaphors.

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for posting to our group. Dream, Julia

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Lexa Daily Jan 24, 2009, 9:33pm EST

Wow you 2, Lewis and Julia, you make me blush. Thanks so much for your comments and support.

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David Matthews Jan 26, 2009, 1:14pm EST

Very nice, Lexa! You really "hit the nail on the head" about the sometimes bittersweet nature of love.

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Lee P. Feb 17, 2009, 9:07pm EST

Just stopping by to say hello from Points Nation.

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♥♥LoViNg♥LiFe♥ ♥♥ Feb 19, 2009, 3:55am EST

wow!
Thats crazy--
But I bet that is exactly how they feel.
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mary bryant Feb 21, 2009, 8:00am EST

Very nice
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lilly @Reading Extravaganza Feb 21, 2009, 8:12am EST

Quite an angry poem. I feel like that about love sometimes.

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Ashley Prince Feb 21, 2009, 8:40am EST

This poem hold much emotion. Very nice!! :)
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Debby C. Feb 21, 2009, 9:07am EST

ya I been stayin away from her lately....
very nice

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Penny M. Feb 21, 2009, 9:36am EST

nice

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Donna Noonan Feb 21, 2009, 10:06am EST

Thank you for sharing! Points Nation

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Susan Roberts Feb 21, 2009, 11:36am EST

another beautiful piece. I gave you a 10. Points nation

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Sharon P. Feb 21, 2009, 1:56pm EST

Great expression. Points Nation.

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The Wassners, People Who Care About You!!!! Feb 21, 2009, 2:18pm EST

Thank you ,for sharing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Have a Great & powerful day W/J!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Renee (Pres of Baby James Foundation) ~. Feb 21, 2009, 2:22pm EST

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Solskin Iam Feb 21, 2009, 3:28pm EST

so so much truth in your verse....... feeling i have felt many times........... points nation

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Georgiana S. Feb 21, 2009, 5:38pm EST

I hear that!

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Angela A. Feb 21, 2009, 6:24pm EST

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Kimmie X. Feb 21, 2009, 6:34pm EST

this is pretty powerful.. great read.

Hope you are having a great weekend!

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Ruth Luce Feb 21, 2009, 9:37pm EST

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Leora E. Feb 21, 2009, 11:23pm EST

Yep !! I've met her before...........In fact,... we've met on several different pathes...LOL.
Thx for your wonderful poems, Lexa

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Sharon C. Feb 21, 2009, 11:41pm EST

Wow! That is a poem that speaks volumes of truth. Points Nation

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Terry White Feb 22, 2009, 1:06am EST

You're a poet and I sure know it!

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APE 131313 Feb 22, 2009, 1:25pm EST

Swingin' by from POINTS NATION to help you reach your gather goals!

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stacy k. Feb 22, 2009, 1:42pm EST

Good poem; such pain and bitterness. Thanks from points nation.

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Glome . . . Feb 22, 2009, 4:35pm EST

Wow Lexa. You nailed it. Love give both, the best and the worst. Nothing gives more joy and nothing gives more pain.
You know, I have never thought about that before. I'm going to have to think about that.
Thanks.

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