Deceit of Melinda

Inspired by the song "Face of Melinda"by the band 'Opeth'

 

Scared, as I stared

Into the face of Melinda;

The street and the lights

and her ongoing plight,

brought her to my door;

(as she is forever wanting more.)

 

In the dwells of the few,

Behind her blackened hair,

No longer is she fair,

No longer her skin bare;

And she hides her pain,

(In a black garb drenched from the rain.)

 

As it were a wicked tale!

Of deceit;

And of fail, and defeat;

mistrust and misnomer;

(The jury had sent to condone her.)

 

Once a lover

At the hands of another

As her heart be held

By unbeknownst;

(-her brother.)

Reviews

[Christel Grady]

Wonderful piece! I'm not usually that into rhyming, but this really pops. LMAO at the end!

[Glamorous Eyes]

I love it! I really get an image of who she is, cant wait for more.

[Jesse F Hayes]

The rhythym of this poem is incredible, especially the opening line. It grabs you and sucks you in. Well done.

[Siddartha Beth Pierce]

Wow, powerful ending. I am familar with Opeth but not this particular song - still this is a haunting tale - very vivid in its descriptions. Thank you.
Light,
Siddartha