Black Widow's Mentor

I need to work the transitions in this. Which I will (one day) get to.

Come sit with me as I explain to you my ways. 
What I say maybe useful one of these days. 

 

Choose a weapon. A man in love, not thinking clear,
He is the simplest pawn to control and steer.
Find a guy, nice, kind and easy to misdirect.
Soften your eyes, smile sweet, hide your intellect.
Hold on tight and work  your feminine appeal
Once he speaks of love, this boy will be ideal.

Underestimate my power of suggestion?
Or, maybe, that's just a rhetorical question.
 

You see, I had these acts to commission
And found all a man requires is ammunition.
Maybe it was my story or tear in my eye
That had each of these fools buying my battered lie.
 

I promise you, I never killed a single man.

Well, at least it was not by my own hand.

So maybe can you tell me, with what I just said...
Does my claim to innocence make them any less dead?

To each of these senseless men I was married.
I have the money and they are dead and buried.
There might be a time when I must see them again
I'm no angel and not one holds hope for heaven.

Through life men will come and go, my dear
Just always mind it's your Hell you'll have to fear.

Author's Note

Everyone said Confessions was a good start. So I revamped it and this is what it turned into. I am looking to create the voice of an old woman sharing her wisdom.... I still feel like this needs more though.

Reviews

[Brianna Brie]

Underestimate my power of suggestion?
Or, maybe, that's just a rhetorical question.

This kind of took a turn for the much more devious plan of a black widow. In the first half I could imagine a woman that wanted a man that she could dominate being lethal by killing his spirit. Even to the point where he commits suicide when she dumps him for yet another conquest. However, by the second half it is more than clear that she is a money hungry inheritance stealer. Killing off her rich husbands to make her fortune. Perhaps, even much older men wanting to feel young again by this youthful vixen. Different subject matter or new twist always make for an interesting read. Fabulous write.

[Nana Carmine]

This was really chilling, I really like it though. Great job

~Nana Carmine

[Robert Luna]

I remember this piece. I must say though I feel it is a confessional piece but I feel more as a mother passing the legacy on to her daughter to not marry for love but marry for the money and when you are through having fun with their willing victim finish them off and move onto the next one. I had "It's My Life" video by No Doubt playing in my head as I envisioned the story here. I truly enjoyed the scene playing out in my head again.


Great Job!!!!!!!

[Legion]

Twisted and chilling. A great tale waiting to emerge. But I ain't marrying her. No way. No how. Great write. Hope to read more soon.

[desertraven]

Nice job, Tamme! I like the overall tone of this piece...an empowered woman, setting the record straight!
Sandra

[Jet Lag]

i know women like this! gives me shudders.
i love your work and your themes. you are so original.

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A very clever composition. I enjoyed reading the confession and am now a little bit "wiser" :) . Thank you for sharing