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Deceived


Deceived

acrimony drips from
your poison pen
as rage and resentment
strip your mind
of all but me
In this small way
I own you
albeit for
a very short time
However I am like
the sand flea
irritating the skin
where I burrow
Keeping you
constantly focused on me
I offered you
seldom given friendship
While you offered me
the snakes and slugs
of your well-rehearsed
cold-born deceptions
I should have known
from the foul stench of them
You were playing
me for a fool
who opened his heart
praying on my sympathies
like a blood-sucking leach
Watching you perform
your great act on others
has opened my eyes
seeing your true countenance
come together
under your mask
I see you understand
my recognition
You move like a flash
to strike first
discrediting me
within times
patient stream
you shall be known
for the charlatan
of your own scheming
the last thing you see
will be the steady gaze
of my satisfied eyes
You believe played well
To those that don't see
Beyond the idle words
Truth rings through as usual

— Candlewitch, Mar 21, 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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Critiques

Seren

Seren

16 years 2 months ago

Truth always outs … the

Truth always outs ... the Karma of their deception Cat is that they will be known for the charlatans they are brilliant write loved it as always :) love and hugs Jayne
Candlewitch

Candlewitch

16 years 2 months ago

Dear Jayne-Chloe

I do so want to believe what you say is true. However her outing will not make up for the pain and trouble she has caused. Thank you for the thought. Love, Cat
Seren

Seren

16 years 2 months ago

sounds like you should just

sounds like you should just out her Cat .. something thats causing pain to others should be stopped, wish you didnt have someone like this in your life I recently cut someone from my life and it hurts but the pain she caused me and mine well that isnt easy to forget my Judas write Love and hugs Jayne-Chloe x x x
Candlewitch

Candlewitch

16 years 2 months ago

Hello Troy

Thank you for your vote of confidence. I appreciate it. Always, Cat
Candlewitch

Candlewitch

16 years 2 months ago

Hello Indi

I am sorry that you have so many back-stabbers in your life. But thank you for the kind comment and the pretty stars. Always, Cat
M

magics02

16 years 2 months ago

Wow Cat I need to send this one too

Great great great here and everything you said is right on the money. Just loved it so lady friend. Great job with your words as always. Vivere my friend Love Mona x0x0x0x0
Candlewitch

Candlewitch

16 years 2 months ago

Dear Mona

It is sad but true, even sadder, is that most people have someone like this in their lives. Thank you, be well. Love, Cat
Bonitaj

Bonitaj

16 years 2 months ago

Gee Cat

such a vitriolic assault, said so sweetly! Nice write Bonita j
xena465

xena465

16 years 2 months ago

Oh Me oh My Cat!!! The

Oh Me oh My Cat!!! The claws are out...Superb rage in this write...LOVE IT. Rosina xena465
Candlewitch

Candlewitch

16 years 2 months ago

Dear Rosina

This woman really got my fur up and my claws out. Thank you. Always, Cat
L

lyz

16 years 2 months ago

Powerful Perceptive Write

A grand bitch, and well written, for sure. Oh dear Cat, I do hope all is fine now. Boy, your words even got me riled. I so enjoyed this, is that wrong, lol? It just rolled of the tongue perfectly. Please take good care of yourself and I hope this write has lowered those stress levels. Love to you and yours. Later, Lyz. XX
Candlewitch

Candlewitch

16 years 2 months ago

Dearest Lyz

Writing always helps me feel better. Like ten tons have been dropped from my shoulders. Thank you for your lovely comment. I hope you are well. Love, Cat
L

lyz

16 years 2 months ago

Dear Cat

And what a fantastic way to drop those tons, by writing. I too, as I suppose many others do, also. Best therapy. You take care and thank you. Love to you and yours. Lyz. XX
Candlewitch

Candlewitch

16 years 2 months ago

hi Lyz

Thank you so much for reading and commenting. much love to you and yours, Cat
L

lyz

16 years 2 months ago

Dear Cat

Your write is expressed wonderfully and I understand the hurt and anger but I also enjoy your work. You just take care of yourself. Love to all. LYZxx
Z

ziggy

16 years 2 months ago

hi cat

Great cat i can but echo the above comments claws out and all , some great wording needs nothing but to be read ,,,,,,,,,,,,ziggy
Candlewitch

Candlewitch

16 years 2 months ago

Dear ziggy

Thank you. You always say the sweetest things! *Hugs to you Always, Cat
P

pamela

16 years 2 months ago

Dear C., Anger is the

Dear C., Anger is the best motivator. Great job. P.
Candlewitch

Candlewitch

16 years 2 months ago

Dear Licia

I wrote about five poems on this subject (one after the other) I will probably post them all, individually, at sometime. What I do is write myself out and get it all out, then it is over and done. Thank You so much for caring. Always, Cat
Tam the Chanter

Tam the Chanter

16 years 2 months ago

lancing a boil

Very well written, Cat, I only hope the antagonist gets to see it and understands the hurt they've caused. Well done Love Ian
Candlewitch

Candlewitch

16 years 2 months ago

Hello Ian

It is doubtful that this person would even know it pertained to her as she is an oblivious and thoughtless sort. I was a trusting fool to be deceived by her words. Thank you for your comment. Love, Cat
LD

leonard daranjo

16 years 2 months ago

Hi Cat

The description for this poem is "LEAN". You don't waste words; like a barrage of relentless punches from a heavy weight boxer; like lightening zipping across the sky cracking it into myriad fragments. By the way, I can't resist: Who is that guy or gal - I am not sure with torches for eyes you hold so lovingly in your arms What's his name? Tell me more about him/her. Leonard
Candlewitch

Candlewitch

16 years 2 months ago

Dear Leonard

WOW! I loved your descriptive comment. The Kitty is named Bennington, Benny for short. Sometimes I call him "Bugsy" due to his crazy antics. He is a perpetual kitten although an adult cat chronologically He is very sweet and loving when not terrorizing the other cats. We love him dearly. Always, Cat
MM

Moloko D. Mahuma

16 years 2 months ago

Great poem

M.D.Mahuma A well written poem that deserves complement, hope it mitigate your hurt and all the deceivers learn of the pain they inflict on others with their filthy deeds.
Candlewitch

Candlewitch

16 years 2 months ago

Hello M.D.

Thank you for your kind comment. It is nice to meet you and I hope to see you around the site. Always, Cat
judyanne

judyanne

16 years 2 months ago

oh cat !!

so well written and furious. i could envision you standing there with the rolling pin in you hand. love it judy
M

magics02

16 years 2 months ago

Congrats to you my Glenda

To the AEC now get that magical wand out and do your thing gal. A big hug and Congrats to you my fine good witch. (from Glenda in the wizard of oz) You still remind me so much of her now I have to see the whole face someday with that halo and gown on. LOL Love, Mona xoxoxo Learn to live, learn to forgive. Life is too short.
Candlewitch

Candlewitch

16 years 2 months ago

LOL

Thanks, dear Mona! I will do my best. Love, Cat
Hooded Stranger

Hooded Stranger

16 years 1 month ago

Hmmm!

Cat, this is a great summing up of your situation...I can feel the anger, the frustration and also the hurt. Your words send out a chill to the intended, that you'll never be taken for a fool again. I'll say no more as we have already discussed this in detail via PM. In short, fekking awesome! HS ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- "With all that I am and all that I could be, I walk this earth and yet nobody sees me".
Candlewitch

Candlewitch

16 years 1 month ago

Dear Dan

I know just how well you understand this poem, because of our discussion. I'm glad its cold outrage appealed to your darker senses. Always, Cat
Z

ziggy

15 years 11 months ago

hi cat

o cat i am glad i came back to this its a classic ,,,,,zigs x
Candlewitch

Candlewitch

15 years 11 months ago

Dear Ziggy

Thanks for reading. I'm just updating to switch over to member's only access. But it is great to see you :) Always, Cat
M

magics02

15 years 11 months ago

Some thing brang me back to this poem of yours

This is exactly how I feel tonight decieved for sure but true to heart I remain. I especially liked this verse at the end. It is speaking volumes to me this evening and so it shall: you shall be known for the charlatan of your own scheming the last thing you see will be the steady gaze of my satisfied eyes You believe played well To those that don’t see Beyond the idle words Truth rings through as usual Golden I love the play of words used here and know that in order to survive throught the Eddys and the Netties we will overcome all diversities thrown our way. In which makes us true survivors in some tepid waters. I hope you had a lovely weekend Peace and a hug at you Golden Lady Love, Mona
Candlewitch

Candlewitch

15 years 11 months ago

Dearest Mona

I am well aware of how you feel after someone you thought was a friend turned on you and spilled his bile all over you, which you didn't deserve. I am so sorry this happened to you, too. But I think we are stronger after the fact. Love, Cat
M

magics02

15 years 11 months ago

Yes this happens in life

Thank you for sure. You know since I have been on here I have more foes then I have in real life. LOL I have never had anyone be so disrepectful or so vulgar in their actions and words like I have seen here. There is one thing I really learned besides poetry in here and that is do not put all your trust and word into strangers. Give it time to get to know one another for sure. NEVER give your phone number to anyone unless you know for sure it is the right one to give it to and never ever put your guard down to cyber bullies or real life bullies. It is 2010 and we shall learn over and over again. You are never too old to learn that is for sure. I am proud to be a member here and know that I will flourish with each passing day as I have a love to write and share my feelings, thoughts, heart, gllomy days, and my many inspirations with all whom I meet. Just now with a more careful and vigilant approach I proceed. Thank you for your support as always and I find you are one of those true to heart kind of woman!! Love ya Golden Gal!! Mona xoxoxox
Tam the Chanter

Tam the Chanter

15 years 11 months ago

the way ro a man's heart

When a bad man comes into your life, Causing nothing but trouble and strife If you don't want to part, The best way to his heart, Is between his ribs with a sharp knife!! Regards Ian