Tenebris et Lux
Eclipse of the Heart
Enraptured by your smile, I lost myself, blinded, enthralled,
Concealed behind your mask, the monster hidden, your soft voice called.
Like Dr. Jekyll you lured me into your lovers’ trap with a velvet glove
Innocent whispers of support and kindness, honeyed professions of love,
Promises of fidelity, the lies of Mr. Hyde, bought by eternity in a golden band.
Serpent tongued angel; I learned too late the price of taking your hand.
Eclipsed by your dark love, I found in your shadow, hope for the light.
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Mary K Brackett
Mary Brackett is a novelist, poet, & award-winning short story author. She has authored and co-authored articles for magazines with her husband and is currently writing a series of novels with her talented daughters.
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Congrats on Top Story!🥳🥳🥳
Get out of that shadow! Congrats on TA.
This is incredibly well written. Congrats on the TS.
Congratulations!!!
I’ve only heard of the musical Jekyll and Hyde. Your poem has peaked my interest enough that I’ll check it out. Congrats on Top Story!
This poem is a WOW! Jeckyl and Hyde, and this sentence is unique and powerful: Serpent tongued angel - loved your poem.
This is great! Good luck in the challenge!