Wednesday, October 26
Flattering Myself and Other Vain Truths
(i)
It's a pretty game I play, to see
if you would recognise
the watchful predator
lurking behind arrogant eyes.
(ii)
I hold your unflinching gaze,
measuring:
Steely resolve,
a subtle charm
that you will need
when it comes to me.
(iii)
I will make your strength
bend
to my will - somehow
someday. You
wouldn't even know
what'd hit you.
The prey
never do.
(iv)
I will enjoy your determined
attempts to hold your own,
like an Olympic swimmer
caught unaware in the deep.
I might even let you win.
(v)
Eventually.
yours truly
8:12 PM
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