Writing Prompt #127

28. Poison: Describe something toxic and its effects on a person. https://thinkwritten.com/poetry-prompts/

You’re toxic
You drew me in
With pretty words and gentle touches
Like a moth to a flame
Or a mouse to a trap
You promised safety, shelter
Arms to hide in
Arms to hide from
Why do you detest my arms?
Why can’t I hold you?
You promised love
You promised fun
Your lips tasted like candy
But they felt like poison
Sinking into my skin
Infecting my brain
With your words
With your hate
It’s been years
Why won’t you get out of my head?
I guess it’s too late
For the antidote