Love Poem: Betrayal
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Written by: Tony Bush

Betrayal

You pressed me into euphoria 
so my imprint scarred the sheets; 
and love dew ran a cooling tear 
along the silken thigh. 

Smiles I thought would never wane 
played rapture on my lips; 
and I had faith in love's prevail, 
never once to die. 

You broke the spell with cold deceit, 
smashed the ardent dream; 
and made the future branding irons 
that cauterised my bliss. 

Joy I thought would never end
fell poisoned and destroyed; 
your mouth dispensed betrayal 
with a toxic serpent kiss...