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Poisoner
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An acidic little experiment with word-economy and rhyme.

Just a pinch She thought As he sat in his high-backed chair It's a cinch She thought As she ruffled her master's hair As she made His drink He glanced up, in the firelight With a playful Wink - And she thought, maybe not tonight.

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Reviewed by Meva Onyurt (Reader)

Reviewed on April 20, 2004

This is awesome!
You are really one of the most original poets I have come by in the web:) Thanks for sharing...
Meva

Reviewed by Jim Dunlap

Reviewed on December 20, 2003

Cute, Sara. Sanity creeps in at the strangest moments.

Reviewed by Janet Caldwell

Reviewed on October 23, 2003

LOL, women rule! This is a lovely sassy piece.

Love, Jan xoxoxo

Reviewed by ***** ********* (Reader)

Reviewed on October 22, 2003

Clever, wicked lass! Entertaining and precocious wordplay, m'dear! And the fact that you painted a bit of an Edward Gorey scenario with words is an even greater plus! Fantastically well done!

Reviewed by Ian Thorpe

Reviewed on August 30, 2003

So she's keeping him 'til something better comes along? Smart girl.
Good fun Sara

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