The Face of Evil
A story of a regrettable affair6 total reviews
Comment from Mark Jackson
I like this it builds the first 11 lines I am was thinking you seem to have got evil mixed up. Then I am hit with it Silenced my objections- No means No. From then on we see the true face of evil great work, good luck in the competition.
reply by the author on 06-Apr-2024
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I like this it builds the first 11 lines I am was thinking you seem to have got evil mixed up. Then I am hit with it Silenced my objections- No means No. From then on we see the true face of evil great work, good luck in the competition.
Comment Written 30-Mar-2024
reply by the author on 06-Apr-2024
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Thank you verymuch, Mark.
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Thank you verymuch, Mark.
Comment from Frank Malley
I'm not sure seduction, by any gender, is quite as evil as this poem contends it is. People who make a life plan of seduction raise our eyebrows and stimulate the indignation of Bible thumpers, but the sex drive is so powerful in many individuals that its influences are probably simplified and trivialized in the moral accounting that's done. In addition, the speaker in this poem realizes she chose this pathway ("I knew the cost of evil"). Anyway - many people are almost slaves to lust, and this is not their fault, at least not completely. It's a Darwinian component of the survival struggle, and people who fail according to the general opinion are often less to blame than is thought. Of course, this doesn't apply to assault and rape.
By the way, I was no Don Juan myself. I just think we simplify what drives people to sexual excesses.
reply by the author on 06-Apr-2024
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I'm not sure seduction, by any gender, is quite as evil as this poem contends it is. People who make a life plan of seduction raise our eyebrows and stimulate the indignation of Bible thumpers, but the sex drive is so powerful in many individuals that its influences are probably simplified and trivialized in the moral accounting that's done. In addition, the speaker in this poem realizes she chose this pathway ("I knew the cost of evil"). Anyway - many people are almost slaves to lust, and this is not their fault, at least not completely. It's a Darwinian component of the survival struggle, and people who fail according to the general opinion are often less to blame than is thought. Of course, this doesn't apply to assault and rape.
By the way, I was no Don Juan myself. I just think we simplify what drives people to sexual excesses.
Comment Written 30-Mar-2024
reply by the author on 06-Apr-2024
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Thank you for your review. I understand that the sex drive in men is normally more powerful than that of women. It's the woman's responsibility to not give in to the transient physical pleasure of sex. It's a great temptation!
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Thank you for your review. I understand that the sex drive in men is normally more powerful than that of women. It's the woman's responsibility to not give in to the transient physical pleasure of sex. It's a great temptation!
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
A tale of love turned sour here and we never know who we are letting into our hearts until it is too late and I have know these feelings, a poignant poem, love Dolly x x x
reply by the author on 26-Mar-2024
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A tale of love turned sour here and we never know who we are letting into our hearts until it is too late and I have know these feelings, a poignant poem, love Dolly x x x
Comment Written 24-Mar-2024
reply by the author on 26-Mar-2024
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Thank you, Dolly. I hope you've recovered from the experience. I'm guessing you learned a lot from it!
Comment from jessizero
This poem was darkly enchanting. I think you got the concept of "temptation" down perfectly in this poem. Thank you so much for sharing, and best wishes to you.
reply by the author on 24-Mar-2024
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This poem was darkly enchanting. I think you got the concept of "temptation" down perfectly in this poem. Thank you so much for sharing, and best wishes to you.
Comment Written 23-Mar-2024
reply by the author on 24-Mar-2024
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Thank you.
Comment from Jodi Ann Anderson
This is a great entry for the temptation contest! There's
Impact with the repetition of the word evil used with face, voice, touch, and the person you spent nights with. Nice one Colorado Owl!
Oh, by the way, live in Colorado Springs! Where are you?
reply by the author on 23-Mar-2024
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This is a great entry for the temptation contest! There's
Impact with the repetition of the word evil used with face, voice, touch, and the person you spent nights with. Nice one Colorado Owl!
Oh, by the way, live in Colorado Springs! Where are you?
Comment Written 21-Mar-2024
reply by the author on 23-Mar-2024
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Thank you very much for your review! I live in Mountain Shadows. Where do you live?
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Colorado Springs!
Comment from locust
Ooo this was well written. "Awakening fires that silenced my objections" is such a poignant line. Once the heart is involved it's terribly difficult to use your head. The ending stanza wrapped up the consequences and feelings of remorse concisely and skillfully. Nice work
reply by the author on 23-Mar-2024
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Ooo this was well written. "Awakening fires that silenced my objections" is such a poignant line. Once the heart is involved it's terribly difficult to use your head. The ending stanza wrapped up the consequences and feelings of remorse concisely and skillfully. Nice work
Comment Written 20-Mar-2024
reply by the author on 23-Mar-2024
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Thank you very much!
