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The Hunter Becomes The Prey

What a catch!

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Comment from dragonpoet
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Hi Douglas,
It seems both these people are predators. The girl has learned young, it she is just in her late teens. This is kind of sad for her. It could be she is like this because she was abused. You never say how old the man is. I think the older he is the worse he is. Though it does seem he is more lusty that predatory.
Keep writing and stay healthy
Congrats on being the recognized writer.
Have a great day.
Joan

 Comment Written 10-Oct-2023


reply by the author on 10-Oct-2023
    Thanks Joan. I left a lot of grey area on this one. It was intentional but maybe that is why it did not do well. Regardless, fun write and I appreciate your review!
reply by dragonpoet on 10-Oct-2023
    Hi Paul,
    I like trying to fill in the gaps.
    You?re welcome.
Comment from Enrico Langfordino
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Another nail in us fellows coffin Douglas. A neat and tidy write of negative aspirations of woman. Some men never learn. Great, thoughtful title to. Turning it about ! or, on its head !

 Comment Written 09-Oct-2023


reply by the author on 09-Oct-2023
    Ha! This was twisted!
Comment from LJbutterfly
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Oh My! I thought I was reading about an evil man to had a devious sexual plan for a young girl. However, he got caught in a killer's web and realized he would never make plans again. What a creative, surprise ending.

 Comment Written 06-Oct-2023


reply by the author on 06-Oct-2023
    Thank you. It did not do well, but it was a fun one to work on.
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
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Oh my goodness, this is a dangerous woman luring men into her lair and then killing them. Not so many of these kind of women about, but they do exist. This is a scary post, love Dolly x

 Comment Written 06-Oct-2023


reply by the author on 06-Oct-2023
    Thanks ! My writing does lean dark.
Comment from Wendy G
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Very well constructed. Your notes speak an undeniable truth. Your poem shows a reversal of the way some men take advantage of women by spiking their drink. Imaginative and creative. Best wishes.
Wendy

 Comment Written 06-Oct-2023


reply by the author on 06-Oct-2023
    Turned the old tables!!!
Comment from karenina
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Whoa. I think he picked the wrong woman if he thought he had an easy mark. Nice "dark" twist having him take the sip and suddenly his feelings are ripped from lust to survival.

Sardonic author's comment:

"Most people only get the chance to meet one serial killer."

Clever!

Karenina



 Comment Written 06-Oct-2023


reply by the author on 06-Oct-2023
    Yes, my works do lean dark!
reply by karenina on 07-Oct-2023
    In the best possible way!

Comment from JJJeeve
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Hiya, I thought the twist at the end was very clever. The rhyming also made the poem flow smoothly! You have told the story clearly in a beautiful way.

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 Comment Written 05-Oct-2023


reply by the author on 06-Oct-2023
    Thank you. Generally a four star is not great on this site. A five star is average. But, I do appreciate your kind words JJJ.
Comment from Mia Twysted
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Wonderful. I love the way she pulls him in, and then, just when he thinks he is going to get lucky, the truth of the matter is revealed, and he has seen his last day.

 Comment Written 05-Oct-2023


reply by the author on 05-Oct-2023
    Ha! Unexpected? I used the word lure in relation to the male so people might suspect he was the villain. I think this one turned out great!
Comment from Sally Law
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So sorry for no six. This gave me the chills, mystery poet. So many stories true and in crime fiction begin like this. It's still going on because Mickey Finn works like a charm.

Sending you my best today as always, and best wishes for the upcoming contest.
Sally Law

 Comment Written 05-Oct-2023


reply by the author on 05-Oct-2023
    You?ve given me plenty of sixes! What I need is those prayers and good wishes. (Yeah, I rhymed it)

    I like that you best wished me even though you know not my name.

    Blessings!
Comment from RodG
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Wow! You tell quite a story in these short stanzas. We certainly understand the guy's desire for this woman. Then she turns the tables with a Mickey. I am not a fan of mono rhyme. Nevertheless, I enjoyed reading this narrative poem.
Rod

 Comment Written 05-Oct-2023


reply by the author on 05-Oct-2023
    Thanks, Rod. I am no poet so help me out. This would be a mono and not a triplet? Appreciate you!
reply by RodG on 05-Oct-2023
    Rewrite this as prose. I bet you could tell the story in 200 words.