Dressed to the nines
in bright green opposite
her spirit radiating
her nature unassuming
she entered the party
turning heads
begetting whispers
as married men
staring death in the face
wedding bands ignored
failed to see
what lies beneath
the surface of her body
at the core where it’s rotten
like stale bread and old fruit
and when she spoke
they couldn’t hear
her red herrings
all they could hear
was the best part of her
and when she smiled
they went blind
her sweaty palms
as black as night
holding their power
as she walked past them
towards the door
leaving them
wanting more
and though in the past
they yearned to taste
every fruit of the Spirit
they lost all appetite
after eating
her sour candy
and all they could chew over
was how sweet
she really wasn’t
but when she finally
reached the door
their morals were vile
they started lamenting
screaming internally
seeking forgiveness
but were unable
to murmur repentance
because by then
it was too late
she left as quickly
as she came
gone with the wind
her body standing
before the long-standing cathedral
in the middle of the square
where her spirit summoned
her master and him only
to deliver the souls
of the newly lamented
into the red dirt
for his pleasure
till kingdom come
13 Responses to “Devil in a Red Dress”
Gay Pasley
I loved the imagery and the metaphor and look forward to reading more.
Moenike Sims
Absolutely Beautiful!
Ivory
Beautiful, I love your use of expression. I can feel and see the vision. Inspiring!!!!!
DonDon
Every time I read the writings of Ricco, it just gets better. Thanks for gifting us with your genius.
Mike Bright
True art. To be shared by all. Enjoyed the emphasis on light and dark.
Sherri Johnson
Caught my attention right away!! Very, Very good!! Your words are well put together and want to read more!!! Great Job!!!!
Chris Medina
Incredible imagery! I am so very impressed!
Jordan
Very inspiring piece of work!
Della Rogers
I love your work.
Victoria
Another Stunner, Ricco!
Shane
Ricco this is absolutely beautiful. It reminds me of this painting i was shown recently🙌🏻👍🏻🤙🏻
Serena
The sensory details were amazing! Not only could I see what was happening, but I felt it too; I was picking up on wind. If I had to name a motif, I’d say the idea is “impulse.” Thank you for sharing, Ricco
Danielle
Damn, how do you prepare to look with your whole self into the woman in the red dress to recognize she stands to reveal your own truest integrity??? Live with wholeness, don’t fray, keep your whole mind together and know what makes you sweat!