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Candlewitch

Jun 11, 2010 ⭐ See this poem's read count — a supporter feature

Betrayal (an acrostic)

BETRAYAL (an acrostic)
by: c.m. mattison

B ending meanings you are
E ver the artist
T rying within your mind
R ationalizing and twisting every nuance
A s you go after your desire, disregarding
Y our loyalty and devotion
A lways seeing to your own needs first
L ove is eaten by the lions of your lust

— Candlewitch, Jun 11, 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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16 years 1 month ago

Dearest Friend

I think we both know someone like this ... brilliant write hun ... I can only smile its that good, now you Smile I bow :) love and big hugs JayCee x x x ("Quote:-For every beauty there is an eye somewhere to see it. For every truth there is an ear somewhere to hear it. For every love there is a heart somewhere to receive it.-Ivan Panin")

16 years 1 month ago

Dear Jayne

Indeed, we do! Thanks for the smile and the bow. Love, Cat

16 years 1 month ago

clever, brilliant cat

love it love judy xxx http://www.strategicpublishinggroup.com/title/TwentyMyPrettyPonies.html

16 years 1 month ago

Dear Judy

Thank you, I'm glad you liked it. Love, Cat

A

anonymous1

16 years 1 month ago

A big fan of Acrostic

This is a very good acrostic. Who is C.M. Mattison? Only thing I would change are the spaces separating the first letter in each line. I like to be surprised by acrostic. But, if you aren't CM Mattison then you hardly have the say so... Nominated. Lisa

16 years 1 month ago

Dear Lisa

Dont know if Cats still online but I think I maybe able to answer that for you Cat writes as her alter ego as Eddy Styx and she usually says if its her or her alter eddy I have one of Eddy's books he's very good :) love JayCee Btw was my pleasure to do that research today CONGRATES on the Spotlight Sis ;) ("Quote:-For every beauty there is an eye somewhere to see it. For every truth there is an ear somewhere to hear it. For every love there is a heart somewhere to receive it.-Ivan Panin")

16 years 1 month ago

Hi Lisa

I am CM Mattison, and yes, it is my work. I also write by the name Eddy Styx, as Jayne has told you. Thank you for your suggestions, but I think I will keep it this way. Thank you for visiting my page. Always, Cat

SH

shirley harrison

16 years 1 month ago

brilliant

this is nail biting poetry! i could hear your voice as i was reading, ooooh spooky! wonderful cat shirley harison

16 years 1 month ago

Dear Shirley

I can often hear a voice when I read my own poetry, but it isn't mine. My voice has been ravaged by cigarettes and bourbon. Not to mention I have copd. I'm glad to have you as a visitor, thank you. Love, Cat

Z

16 years 1 month ago

HI CAT

this is clever the way you set this one out it is deserving of spot got my nom too just for you ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,zigs

16 years 1 month ago

Dear Ziggy

Thank you for reading and the stars and nomination, I appreciate that. Always, Cat

Hooded Stranger

Hooded Stranger

16 years 1 month ago

So this isn't an Eddy...

...poem, but you know what, it reads like you are writing about Mr Styx. I am not a big fan of acrostics, but as always, you have surprised me with this awesome write and changed my mind about acrostics...very cleverly done. The last line was perfect: L ove is eaten by the lions of your lust. Excellent work, stars & nomination...well deserved. HS ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- "With all that I am and all that I could be, I walk this earth and yet nobody sees me".

16 years 1 month ago

Dear HS

eddy styx is never really very far away from me, I think he is my shadow. Thank you for your observances, I find they are always relevant. Always, Cat

xena465

16 years 1 month ago

Brilliant Cat

I love the last line too. Lust, like the lion, is powerful and difficult to contain or tame. Xena

16 years 1 month ago

Dear Rosina

Thank you. That is my favorite line as well. Always, Cat

L

16 years 1 month ago

Faithful to the Form!

and a great read to boot! You always come through with the stuff that good poetry is consisted of, Cat! Very, very nice!

16 years 1 month ago

Dear Lonnie

Coming from you, that is a compliment that I shall cherish for always. Love, Cat

R

16 years 1 month ago

enlightening write

all dictionary meanings of the 'word' BETRAYAL pale before this vivid & livid portrayal of the 'sense' of BETRAYAL... in this write words are like stoking embers.. where promise is turning into ashes and emotions into smoke ... my heart was numbed for a spell by this emotive write...this is in a class of its own... warmly...raj (sublime_ocean)...

16 years 1 month ago

Dear raj

You write one hell of an excellent review! I wish I did as well. I bow to you. Always, Cat

R

16 years 1 month ago

Dear Cat

please dont bow to me...in our indian culture traditionally the student bows to the teacher / seniors as a mark of humility and respect...and not vice versa... i have great respect for your very effective poetry and ofcourse your impeccable english ...as i have mentioned before in some of my comments ..when i stroll through the lanes of Neopoet it is a learning experience as well when i chance upon to read some classy stuff... as for my comment on your write...i just expressed what ii truly felt after feeling your write..not just reading it... warmly...raj (sublime_ocean)...

16 years 1 month ago

Dear raj

Thank you for your background information, I understand. You do write a fantastic review, though. I don't consider myself a master of poetry, just a voice. Always, Cat

16 years 1 month ago

Clever write, I enjoyed the

Clever write, I enjoyed the unusual layout as well as the content. Well done. Love Mand xxx

16 years 1 month ago

Dear Mand

Thank you, my Lady. Always, Cat

C

CyberSpace

16 years 1 month ago

I like it Cat I know what

I like it Cat I know what you mean about betrayal love snake xoxo

16 years 1 month ago

Dear Snake

It is a shame we know about betrayal. Thanks for reading. Love, Cat

16 years 1 month ago

Dear Indi

Thank you so much for your input. Great to see you. Always, Cat

P

poewriter58

16 years 1 month ago

Cat

When are you going to write something I can sink my teeth into ,like we used to do This is beyond excellent not only did you stay to form. But everything makes all the sense in the world. You've gotten far better than I my good friend love Chrys

16 years 1 month ago

Dear Chrys

I am still working on the introduction to Phantom. Should have the bugs out of it by Tuesday. Then you can post your part I. Love, Cat

M

16 years 1 month ago

Good one Golden lady

Betrayal Great wording excellent definitions and so it goes out to you on this one Cat. Very honest and alot of truth in this acrostic. YOu did a great job worthy of a nom from me that is for sure. Hope your doing better fine lady Peace instilled Love,Mona

16 years 1 month ago

Dear Mona

Hello lovely lady. Thank you for your sweet comment. I haven't forgotten about your request. I will pm you in a week or two. My explanation is lengthy. Love, Cat

S

sakkkkkkkkkkkkkkk

16 years 1 month ago

Poetry

Candlewitch. I am not to hold a great knowlage of poetry yet I will say what is on my mind. Yes you have placed a few to my work. So I will place this to yours. Try agian my friend as this is not worth the time to read. Sakkk

Hooded Stranger

Hooded Stranger

16 years 1 month ago

SAK, Your...

...lack of great knowledge of poetry, clearly shows. If a piece isn't worth your time to read, why waste your time making a comment? HS ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- "With all that I am and all that I could be, I walk this earth and yet nobody sees me".

S

sakkkkkkkkkkkkkkk

16 years 1 month ago

Poetry

Hooded Stranger. Hide under that vail as you wish and I will stand in the sun and take what ever is thrown or shot at me. I my friend of dark am a soldier from hell a devil dog. So yes I cry and sure pain is to my truth and my body. Yet I don't hide from anything but my mind.

Hooded Stranger

Hooded Stranger

16 years 1 month ago

SAK

SAK, I very much enjoyed your threat sent by PM. You are not the only one who can boast to a military past. If you wish to consider yourself a soldier from Hell, a Devil dog...I must just say...is that supposed to scare me or something. I wouldn't go as far as you to consider any type of threat towards you, because, quite simply...you're not worth my time. Kindest regards, HS ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- "With all that I am and all that I could be, I walk this earth and yet nobody sees me".

16 years 1 month ago

Please Guys...

Lets keep the comments to the poetry. Sakkks original comment did not violate any guidelines, he is entitled to his opinion as well as anyone else is. Sakkk... while your original comment was within guidelines, there seems to be a couple here on this page with a more direct personal flavor... I will ask you to please refrain from engaging in comments of this nature. Richard

M

16 years 1 month ago

Moonman

This stuff been going on in here way too long and as I come in to read daily I see it is not only Cats page but others as well. Please go in that direction also and ask of others who partake of this behavior to simmer it down. This stuff been going on for awhile and we all get tired of it, thanks again, me included. Peace instilled throughout this site Mona

S

sakkkkkkkkkkkkkkk

16 years 1 month ago

Engaging in comments

Richard. Please excuse me my friend as I write from my mind. From the cuff of time spent. Do me a favor and don't ask me to refrain from what I have to say. You my friend of well placed words are not my Father at least a friend. Im sorry yet if a fool wishes to play in my gray then I will be to simply state what I think. Sakkkkkkkkkkkkkkk

16 years 1 month ago

Comments/statements???

Sakkkk... Not a Father by any meaning of the word, but... a representative of the site in which you have chosen to participate in, reminding you of the guidelines that you as a member are not only expected to read but adhere to... a healthy debate is one thing, but if and when it crosses over to a personal battle, it becomes my concern. I will always defend a persons right to state their opinion, but I will not defend a persons belief that it is ok to cross the line of engagement... Cat, I neglected to tell you how much I liked the poem, it is a sad thing that there are so many people I know that this poem fits, so many with only themselves in their field of vision. Richard

16 years 1 month ago

Dear richard

Thank you for your input on my poem and for being on the AEC. Always, Cat

16 years 1 month ago

Sakkkk

I have always been on good terms with you but your comment here sparks of something else ... I am speaking as a friend of Cat, not a AEC member, when I say that your comment to Cat ? is just plain rude and I think she deserves an apology I am sorry if I offend you but I am offended for Cat ... your opinion is of course yours ? but theres no need to be rude or disrespectful and I feel in this instance you were Jayne-Chloe ("Quote:-For every beauty there is an eye somewhere to see it. For every truth there is an ear somewhere to hear it. For every love there is a heart somewhere to receive it.-Ivan Panin")

S

sakkkkkkkkkkkkkkk

16 years 1 month ago

Poetry

Seren. As the poet I simply stated my view nothing more and nothing less. She has told me to go back and rewrite a poem in the past. I'm to the point of poetry and what the heck read what the person hiding under a hood placed to me.

16 years 1 month ago

Dear Steven

to me a gentlemen never tries to offend a lady you could have been more subtle in conveying that, and you werent I felt you were rude ... I have always liked you and never been rude to you Steven so you must see I hate saying this but Cats my friend also .. there is no need for rudeness, civility costs nothing ... and what Dan says is his business ? if you dont like what he said report it to the AEC, as I said I am here as Cats friend nothing more JayCee ("Quote:-For every beauty there is an eye somewhere to see it. For every truth there is an ear somewhere to hear it. For every love there is a heart somewhere to receive it.-Ivan Panin")

M

16 years 1 month ago

Sakkk

I agree with the others and I hope you do too, I seen you apologized to Cat and that is always the proper way to be. Thank you Peace instilled Mona

S

sakkkkkkkkkkkkkkk

16 years 1 month ago

Seren

So now I'm t be rude in your aspect of truth. I reply with this as I'm never rude yet I speak my mind. Good luck my friend and Gods speed to the day yet I must say only this. If I were to cower from words placed to me I would be lost and never be me agian. Sakkk

Z

16 years 1 month ago

sak

you said " I am not to hold a great knowlage of poetry" you should of said " I do not hold a great knowlage of poetry" but how right you are

S

sakkkkkkkkkkkkkkk

16 years 1 month ago

Ziggy

Well ziggy you can offer a truth to a twix of a mix yet I say what I think. Here hold this fourty five as she is heavy and worth her time. No worries she is empty of shells. I wonder why when I make a comment about poetry . People such as youself write things so ignorant as to say how right you are.

S

sakkkkkkkkkkkkkkk

16 years 1 month ago

TRUTH

Candelewitch. I say to you a regret for my words spent. As you love the cat in your hands. I think you are a fine soldier of life and well I apologize. Sakkk

xena465

16 years 1 month ago

Sakkkkkkk

Quote: Love is eaten by the lions of your lust -Candlewitch Xena Quote: Science is what you know; philosophy is what you don't know. - Bertrand Russell

16 years 1 month ago

Dear Steven

Thank you ... kindness costs nothing and civility even less ... Ive always thought well of you and I was upset for a friend as I know you would understand comrades in arms always have each others backs eh ?? kind regards and respect Jayne-Chloe ("Quote:-For every beauty there is an eye somewhere to see it. For every truth there is an ear somewhere to hear it. For every love there is a heart somewhere to receive it.-Ivan Panin")

16 years 1 month ago

Dear Sakkkkkk

Apology accepted. Always, Cat

S

16 years 1 month ago

poem

don't know a thing about this form but am working on something similar which I also know nothing about lol.More forms on heaven and earth than are drempt of in my philosophy.REGARDLESS,enjoyed read and introduction to a new form......scribbler

M

16 years 1 month ago

I agree also as I am to try this kind of form soon myself

Good point here Scribe and Cat did a great job and a great subject Peace instilled Mona xoxo

16 years 1 month ago

Dear Mona

Good luck on your attempt, I'm sure it will be great. Thank you for your comment. Love, Cat

16 years 1 month ago

Hello Scribbler

It is a great little form because you can either add a sentence or just one word following the letter. It is also fun to play with. Thank you for reading. Always, Cat

16 years 1 month ago

I thought...

you were very much on target! We all know those who put their own needs first, regardless of the cost to others. Sometimes people don't recognize that others have needs too. And sometimes they simply don't care! Too bad that there are that kind, but no matter, they lose when they aren't part of the rest of us who do. I too, loved the line of lions of lust. ~ Gee

16 years 1 month ago

Dear Gee

You are so right about people like that. I have met many of them, been married to one (a long time ago) and have several in my family. I just wish that something could wake them up from it. Always, Cat

P

poewriter58

16 years 1 month ago

People

Why are you using Cat's poem posting as a battleground. This is not being very fare to her. Please take this up in your own PM but not on someone elses work. Did anyone read Richards comment. In my humble opinion no matter who the author of the poem is. Thier page is not the place to take up arms and go on the attack . There are other channels for this. So please refrain and keep comments to the poem and not an issue .It is disturbing to view this and very unfair to the member Thank you kindly Chrys

16 years 1 month ago

Cat Chrys is right I should

Cat Chrys is right I should have done this privately and for that I am sorry apologies to you both Love and hugs JayCee ("Quote:-For every beauty there is an eye somewhere to see it. For every truth there is an ear somewhere to hear it. For every love there is a heart somewhere to receive it.-Ivan Panin")

16 years 1 month ago

To Jayne, HS and Ziggy

Ya all make me proud and fill my heart with joy that you care enough to stand up for me and my poetry. Love, Cat

Hooded Stranger

Hooded Stranger

16 years 1 month ago

Cat

Cat, as always, I have your back. kindest regards, HS ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- "With all that I am and all that I could be, I walk this earth and yet nobody sees me".

S

16 years 1 month ago

Love It!

I love this! It is so true. Absolutely brilliant.

16 years 1 month ago

Dear Shane

Thank you for reading and commenting on my poem. Nice to meet you! Always, Cat

16 years 1 month ago

I think the poem is a beauty. Well done I say

Dear Cat, sadly you seem to have gathered lots of politics, probably nothing to do with you... I prefer to stay out of it, but I feel for you, what a bummer... I only read a couple, but I am here to say congrats on spotlight & how nice it is to see you here. I think the poem is a beauty, & despite the content you don't make yourself a victim, just stating your feeling & expressing them with wonderful art. Well done I say. Cheers Anni~ "One isn't necessarily born with courage, but one is born with potential. Without courage, we cannot practice any other virtue with consistency. We can't be kind, true, merciful, generous, or honest". - Maya Angelou

16 years 1 month ago

Anni!!!

How great to see you!!! Where have you been? I hope that you are well. Thank you for reading my poem and for the lovely comment. Love, Cat

16 years 1 month ago

Betrayal? Who amoung us has

Betrayal? Who amoung us has not felt that? And it's not always a lover's that hurts most. My version of your version, if I may: B ending meanings E ver the scheming artist T rying to outwit your lover's mind R ationalizing and twisting every nuance A thief of every desire, Y our loyalty and devotion, polluted and convoluted A lways the cad, L anguishing in the aftermath. ~ "Even if I knew the world were to end tomorrow, I would plant an olive tree today."-- Francis of Assisi

16 years 1 month ago

Dear Anna

I very much enjoyed your version. I have been betrayed by both lover and friend alike, and this hits home. Thank you. Always, Cat

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