The Black Widow

I am venomous and I cause much pain;
I'm the Black Widow and I want your vein.
My fangs, like a blade, will cut through your skin.
My poison will spread like a red hot sin.

The hourglass on my back, like a window,
let's you see to the heart of this Widow.
I've shielded myself; I'm a sneaky beast,
but drinking your blood is a tempting feast.

This sinister stalking will you endure
since my soul seducing bite has no cure?
If you encounter me, heed my warning,
or tomorrow, you friends could be mourning.

At dark the candle wax is burning bright.
Watch where you're going on this eerie night.



Entered in "Stormy's poetry newsletter & contest"  April 2013
Entered in "Invalid Item"  June 2013
Revised 8/19/2013
Entered in "Invalid Item"  Jan 2014
Revised 9/19/2014
Entered in Muse Masters Poetry Contest and won Creepiest Poem award!