Poisoned

Your kisses were sweet,
but they were
laced with poison.

They killed me slowly,
subduing me
like a serpent’s venom.

You had me
in your grip
and you wouldn’t let go.

Someone else had to save me
and remove your fangs
from around my neck.

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Inspired by: "Killa" by Lecrae

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