Medusa.

Temps
Another great poem. This one gave me chills as I read it. There are so many people just like the one in your poem.

with hairlike tentacles
that trail with deception, swaying 'til they brush against my skin,
triggering lies of venom to catapult, latching
onto me with a sweet embrace, piercing with heartbreak

Seems like when they latch on they don't want to let go.
Excellent job!
Love Cindy

I really like this poem, am not surprised to see that you wrote this however as I really have grown to see how you write and this poem seemed like one of your doings. I mean that in a good way of course. :p Your word choice was good and you used the words for the contest really great and seemed to give them deeper meaning then they original had. The poems flow was good as well, though I am not a fan of it all being in one stanza as Britt mention but it will suffice.

In all, you are growing as a poet and it is evident by seeing how you are able to take these challenges and write a descent poem with overused words. I know, I for one did not write a good poem. So as I said before I cant wait to see what you have next. Great job and keep writing.

Yet this hurt will be endured
for it is only temporary in the name of love

^
How much truth can you put in one line ah?...

People go through all sort of things in the name of love...

-lovely poem hun! Well done!