Long tentacles slide along the wooden floor.
A look of fear shows in your eyes.
Her green wide eyes, glaring at you with a sudden smile.
Sweat drips down your body.
Karma.
A forbidden affair ended so terribly.
Once a beautiful woman.
How could something go so wrong?
A curse was what she deserved.
Or was it the right move?
Blood-curdling sharp teeth with an extended long tongue.
Afraid to look her in the eye.
A horrible pang of jealousy.
The aftermath of such a fair maiden.
Seduced by strong Poseidon in the Temple of Athena.
A small smirk takes over her smile.
Trying to slip away.
Please. Stop.
Snakes gather on you.
Slithering on top of you.
Gasping for air.
A forbidden relationship.
Ended so terribly.
Black. Nothing. You're gone.
Aarani Yogeshwaran
Grade: 9 / Sec. III
stəywəte:n̓ Point Grey Secondary School
Vancouver, BC
“<div> This prompt influenced me because Medusa was cursed for having a love affair. I wanted to go deeper and write a poem about her revenge.</div> ”