Women can be easily as cruel as men, but men are expected to "suck it up" in our society. This guy was unafraid to face his vulnerability. As such, his chances of being able to cry will help him avoid stress-induced illness later on. As they say, what doesn't kill you... makes you stronger! Nice take on the Monster prompt! Amy http://sharplittlepencil.wordpress.com/2011/05/04/precipice/
harsh. he is way too vulnerable, i think.
ReplyDeleteall it takes is one...and its all in how you use it...
ReplyDeleteWow ... I would love to have that kind of influence over a man ... I would use my powers for only good things though :-)
ReplyDeleteShe is a monster!
ReplyDeleteWith six lines you told an epic tale.
Nice write, Bubba!
He needs to not give his heart so quickly or cheaply next time.
ReplyDeleteOuch. Love hurts. You told a universal story very well in these few lines.
ReplyDeleteEric,
ReplyDeleteHow quickly love and turn into pain and hate.
Human nature....
Eileen
love and monsters very closely aligned
ReplyDeleteThis type of monster can crush you.
ReplyDeleteEric, better to hold back a little than to allow oneself to be so crushed by one so little known!
ReplyDeleteYes, that truly is one vicious monster!
ReplyDeleteFrightening image of a femme fatale. Tight, well written poem. I like that 'with one' refrain.
ReplyDeleteWomen can be easily as cruel as men, but men are expected to "suck it up" in our society. This guy was unafraid to face his vulnerability. As such, his chances of being able to cry will help him avoid stress-induced illness later on. As they say, what doesn't kill you... makes you stronger! Nice take on the Monster prompt! Amy
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