Fried Diavolo

playing with fire (diavolo translates to devil in Italian)

    Why didn't you come with a warning, 

you spun my head

 before handling with care,

noxious fumes

            took over my senses

dizzy with the excitement

     of poisonous Zion,

the pearly gates opened

    and consummation was intoxicating

           wrapped around my upturned spine

      without a thought to toxicity

deafening the sounds of death

            that bring us to our knees

    fallen to worship at the altar

                 of devil's entertainment

Author's Note

captcha - motorman

Reviews

[Coyote Poetry]

I like the artwork and the amazing poetry. Some temptations can make us wild and crazy with desire and need. Can fall and become the Devil entertainment. Nice use of thoughts and language made the poem a pleasure to read. Thank you for the excellent poetry.
Coyote

[Frieda P]

Thanks John, glad you enjoyed the artwork too, that's what prompted this one.

[Blue Ivory]

I wish I could write as awesomely as you can! Sigh...This is great! And I guess I can relate? As in to the lines "you spun my head before handling with care" . Poetry at its finest

[Frieda P]

You're too kind Siren, thanks so much....! x

[SimpleMind]

Diavolo...I didn't know they're like that :)
This is very great Frie...your use and play with words is always superb!!

[Frieda P]

Grazie tanto! ;-)

[InsanityWriter]

Interesting. Your imagery and flow were impeccable (as always ;) . Great write!!

[Frieda P]

Thanks so much, glad you enjoyed it.

[beautiful dreamer]

nicely done!

[Frieda P]

Grazie!

[Emerald Seas]

Cowboy Casanova at work again, I see. Great write! ;)

[Frieda P]

Haha, that dang cowboy gets around! ;-)

[Annabelle Lee]

temptation and addiction are what come to mind. great work

[Frieda P]

Thanks Annabelle Lee.

[Tarry Franck]

I know where Renee' is coming from - it's odd but Bon Jovi rings in. Nicely done my friend.

[Frieda P]

If you guys hear music whilst reading, that's fine with me! :-)

[kublakhan27]

Well it doesn't get more intense than this...there aren't many things that can be written about with such intensity ;P

[Frieda P]

Ya think? ;-p

[kublakhan27]

;P

[Frieda P]

I thought for sure I'd get an intense Cohen reference here ;-)

[kublakhan27]

I know, I feel like I let you down ;P I'm a bit off the ball this week though...rough stretch right now...

[Frieda P]

I'll give you a pass since you're so darn cute. ;-)

[kublakhan27]

Thank you my darling ;)

[Frieda P]

Anything for you Benji :-)

[kublakhan27]

:D

[Renée]

ok I know its odd..but bon jovi is throbbing in my brain with this one...." sHoT ThOuGh ThE HeArT AnD YoUr tO BlAmE......

[Frieda P]

Ha I happen to like that song, thanks Renee ;-)

[quinfinn]

thank you for that translation at the preface. i would never have guessed it, being that you are an Italiano who resides in Jersey, it would never have occurred to me . i wonder if your mama knows what you're up to and that you've been tempted by Beelzebub....hope you didn't sign your name in blood....we all know what that leads to, more poetry! this is fresh and marvelous, with just a sprinkle of Faust, and a pinch of oregano , nice dish!

[Frieda P]

I'm surprised at you quin, being the foodie that you are, have you never feasted on Fra Diavolo...? Love the review!