photo from Phyllis Galembo’s “Maske” collection shared with d’VersePoets
temptation wears
a lovely face but her
henchman snarls…
it’s frightful how easy
we can be chained:
in foolish company
an unwise choice
becomes a bad habit
grows in power to
dominate life until
it’s unrecognizable
hidden behind a mask
of pain and regret.
a poem in my pocket 
Apr 29, 2014 @ 16:40:36
It’s so beautiful! And true!! Excellent poem!
Apr 30, 2014 @ 22:00:04
Thanks, Bird, for your kind comment…and your inspiration.