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Cheat

Cheat
by: eddy styx

with heavy mayhem
in sleep-deprived eyes
She steals the beauty
in the art of the kill
with her careless dispatch
her thoughts are penned up
fenced and electrified
with barbed wire glares
the last vacancy of her heart
has been abandoned
by the frightened nomads
who had gathered there
huddling against the storm
— Candlewitch, Jan 22, 2010

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Region, Country: Northwestern Wisconsin USA, USA

Favorite Poets: Edgar Allan Poe, William Blake, Bob Dylan, Tom Petty, Carlos Castaneda, Jim Morrison, the whole of Neopoet and many more., Candlewitch

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WF

Worldwide Freeride

16 years 4 months ago

Turbulent affairs...

Hi Cat, You gather a storm here well before the end of your poem... a sandstorm whipped up via a tornado of tumultant and turbulent words stapled in our mind via the sharp crystaline sharpnel of glistening sand, eevr glitter in the sky of midnight as heavy breathing, glints of steel and blood is shot-blasted in our minds by chilled by collective thoughts of this one! Without remorse, without feeling this sounds like an assassin out to sweep the desert clean with a fine bladed comb... she is the coming storm... so be frightened, be scared, be fearful... in fact just be terrified and fear for your life! Oohhh do like the darkness here! Very well worded and quite, quite menacing! Cat do bear your teeth and growl! :) Dale :)
Candlewitch

Candlewitch

16 years 4 months ago

Dear Dale

You clever, dear, man! You have discovered the very heart of this poem. She is indeed an assassin, a human bomb. Thank you for your insights, as usual you are right on the money! Always, Cat
Z

ziggy

16 years 4 months ago

HI

GREAT to see your alter geo out again and he is writting as good as ever . my fav lines have got to be the first couple them words do really grip ,,,,,,,,,,,ziggy loved it ,,,,,,,,,
Candlewitch

Candlewitch

16 years 4 months ago

Dear Ziggy

It has been a long time since I let my alter ego out of his dungeon, to post a poem. Thank you for reading and commenting. Always glad to see your shining face on my pages. Always, Cat
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Lonnie

16 years 4 months ago

Nice one, Cat!

Filled with the raw power that is Candlewitch! I love the imagery, the way the words entwine the eye of the reader with their message, and of course, that subtle peek into a Poet's soul!
Candlewitch

Candlewitch

16 years 4 months ago

Dear Lonnie

and what a dark soul it is. I'm so glad this one didn't stay locked up inside, as it has the power to poison the soul. Love to Chrys. Always, Cat
hugo la rosa

hugo la rosa

16 years 4 months ago

Dear Cat:

Such a wonderful poem! I especially admire the word "nomads" in your poem; it's the first time I see it used that way. It really hit home with the sentiments of your alter ego. The wording is simply superb! Thank you so much! Sincerely, Hugo
Candlewitch

Candlewitch

16 years 4 months ago

Dear Hugo

I'm so glad you enjoyed this one. I, too, liked the way it turned out. The line you refer to, is one of my favorites. Thank you for reading, my dear gentle friend. Always, Cat
Candlewitch

Candlewitch

16 years 4 months ago

Dearest One

Making you speechless, that is quite a compliment, very high indeed. Thank you, dear little sister. Always, Cat
L

lyz

16 years 4 months ago

Dear Cat

A sad write and yet a well written piece. It has a touch of guilt,loss and a feeling of many emotions. I love reading yours and Eddies writes, always strong in form. This may be sad in my eyes and take on an entirely different meaning to others, it may not be as I read. But I also found it flawless and a pleasure to read, so, I too say Bravo. Lovely also to see you and Eddie back. Love to you dear one. Lyz. XX
Candlewitch

Candlewitch

16 years 4 months ago

Hello Lyz

Thank you, for everything. It is a pleasure to read your comments. You are so right, this poem has many emotions riding high. Love to you and yours. Love, Cat
ID

Ink Dragon

16 years 4 months ago

*cheers Edge on*

Dearest Cat, I always enjoy Edge's poems, they appeal to my dark side :) Yours, ~Nina
Candlewitch

Candlewitch

16 years 4 months ago

Dear Nina

Thank you. It is good to be appreciated. Eddy thanks you too. Always, Cat
weirdelf

weirdelf

16 years 4 months ago

you tear my guts out

[but I don't mind, 8)] with heavy mayhem in sleep-deprived eyes brilliant lines, have seen that look, hence the gut tearing. Great write eddy/cat Cheers, Jess, reprehensibly irrepressible
Candlewitch

Candlewitch

16 years 4 months ago

Dear Jess-Elf

I agree, that is a gut tearing look. Thank you for reading and understanding. Always, Cat/Eddy
Candlewitch

Candlewitch

16 years 4 months ago

Dear Lil Sis

Thank you for noticing and bringing it to my attention :) Love, Cat/Eddy
L

Lunegirl

16 years 4 months ago

Wow CatThis is an awsom

Wow Cat This is an awsom poem. The words you used to describe whats going on are brilliant. i loved it. i will def be back to read this again love vix x
Candlewitch

Candlewitch

16 years 4 months ago

Dear Vicki

Thank you for reading and your comments. My door is always open and you are welcome at any time. Always, Cat
Bonitaj

Bonitaj

16 years 4 months ago

Congratulations Cat

A worthy spotlight. Interesting how Nina loves 'the dark side' and I shun it as best I can - couldn't resist this one though! Boni
Candlewitch

Candlewitch

16 years 4 months ago

Dear Boni

I am a creature of the dark side and I love the night. I think it helps me appreciate the day by contrast. Thank you for coming to my page and reading. I look forward to your comments. Always, Cat
P

poewriter58

16 years 3 months ago

Cat

Written in true Eddy style. No one that I have read has come close to that style of writing except for my Man Poe Chrys
seabhac

seabhac

16 years 3 months ago

To think I may have missed this gem...

I love this Cat , the visual impact of this was so strong, like a punch. The last three lines are the ones that leave the reader looking over their shoulder...defintly awesome Seabhac
Candlewitch

Candlewitch

16 years 3 months ago

Dear Seabhac

Thank you very much for telling me what you liked about my poem. You are a most gracious reviewer. Always, Cat
Z

ziggy

16 years 1 month ago

hi eddy

just dropping by for another read still awesome eddy ,,,,,,,,,,zigs
Esker

Esker

15 years 11 months ago

expressive

touring here tonight and saw this poem loved the many expression pennned in it