Conjuring the darkness, in shadows of night
A kiss filled with venom, a viperโs fanged delight
Revenge is ever sweet, flowing hot through my veins
To expose a liar, and bring an end to your games
The serpent has awakened, filled with a dangerous fire
In flames of my sultry gaze, a dance of passion and desire
To slay you once and for all, a void filled with deceit
Bow your head down, accept your ultimate defeat
Wrath upon rage, my favorite of deadliest sins
Cut by agonizing cut, shed your vapid snakeskin
Hiding behind a mask, a vacant heart with no soul
No shame inside at all, trying to fill your empty hole
Second hand and sloppy, cast-aside, a fake
Your fear in my hands, quivering as you shake
Only one witch worthy wins this final fight
Thatโs me, never forget – Iโm The Queen of the Night
ยฉ๏ธ Laura Bennett
A little bit of fire ๐ฅ as we close out the Year of the Dragon ๐ (my sign) and enter the Year of the Snake. ๐ Be ready to shed the superficial skin and look deeper within.
And of course – May your rebirth be worthy.
Black Moon Lilith ๐ 
Beautiful! The images are awesome, and I really like the last one, Crescent Moon with the snake wrapped around it. (Copyright, I guess.)
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Thank you Edward! ๐ Iโm really glad you liked it. ๐ I made that logo for copyright, yes ๐ thought it would be good for this post especially. Much appreciated โ๏ธ โ๏ธ
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Youโre so welcome and itโs a great logo. Well done. โ๏ธโ๏ธ
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Powerful! And an interesting angle, year of the snake being a time for seeing through BS!
The images are incredible, driving that idea home as well.
Oh, and because you linked to your birthday post, I was able to โlikeโ that even though I had commented. Iโm sure WP had just dropped that off. ๐ โค
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Haha! Iโm sure it did ๐คฃ ๐ WP and all its fun antics lolol. Thank you so much! Iโm glad you liked it. I struggled a bit to get this the way I wanted only because I was tired ๐ฅฑ from work and I wanted to have it done yesterday, but better late than never! Also yes, excellent catch on the Snake Year being the one to expose, now people gotta come with their real self ๐ โค๏ธ always appreciated
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Lunar New Year is celebrated for like 2 weeks, so you’re good. ๐
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Most excellent! Hehe ๐ I appreciate your feedback!
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Fierce! I love it, and my deepest thanks for using one of my pictures. I am extremely glad you liked it. ๐
I always think a good fire and brimstone piece is good for the soul once in awhile – It reminds us of our true power. Embrace it. ๐๐
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P.S. I love that logo, btw. ๐๐
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Thank you! โค๏ธ Iโm glad you like it hehe ๐๐ Iโm not sure how much Iโll use it but I felt it was super appropriate for this post ๐คช
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Definitely appropriate for this one, yes.
And you are most welcome, of course ๐๐
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Thank you sooo much Kevin โค๏ธ you know I worked hard on this so itโs nice for it to be well received ๐ ๐ and thank you for the image (and all the images!) you create, they are always amazing ๐
I think youโre right too. Itโs always good to embrace our power ๐ฅฐ
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Yes, you put a lot of work in and it is well worth it. Excellent, m’lady ๐
It is my pleasure, of course. You are most welcome. ๐๐
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Great pictures accompanied by great poetry as always!๐pspspspsps pspspsp in parsletongue
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Haha!! ๐ thank you! ๐ Iโm so glad you liked the poem and the images โจ happy year of the snake! ๐
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Happy pspspsps๐
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The poem sounds dangerous and it is fun, and the pictures great. It is also the Chinese year of the snake.
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Thank you, Thomas! I wanted to evoke a little danger in this one, and yes, happy lunar new year of the snake! ๐ glad you liked the images and the poem ๐ always appreciated ๐
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Sultry, brilliant, and fabulously dark. I can’t contain my love for this poem, Laura. You have knitted spellbinding verses into such a gorgeous poem. What a drlight to the senses this is.
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***delight***
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Haha, no worries! I knew what you meant, that dang typo gets me every time too ๐
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Thank you so very much! ๐ Iโm really glad you liked it ๐ I spent a decent amount of time on this one trying to get it the way I like, and glad all those elements came through. Much appreciated! โจ
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It is an amazing poem
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Happy year of the snake!!๐ ๐ ๐
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Same to you, Rojie! Thank you! ๐ ๐ ๐ May it be a prosperous one!
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Loving this, Laura…..powerful, sensual and oh so vengeful….but carefully planned and just when the need arises. A woman after my own heart! โฅ๏ธ๐ฝโฅ๏ธ
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Awww โบ๏ธ thank you Nancy! ๐ Iโm glad you liked it and I so appreciate your very kind comment โจ Nice to know all those elements came through as well ๐
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Loud and clear! ๐ You’re an excellent writer, Laura. I enjoy your work very much.
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Aww ๐ฅฐ thank you, Nancy! And same here! โจ I enjoy yours so much, you are very creative ๐ the Italian lessons are fun too! ๐
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Mille grazie, cara amica! Mi piacere! โก
I truly love writing and appreciate other writers. It’s a craft and not always easy. โ
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Wow. Powerful. I love it and the images.
I am year of the dragon too.
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Thank you Liz! Ahhh powerful dragon ๐ you do indeed have that fiery spirit โค๏ธ Hope all is well your way and youโre feeling good ๐ and thank you ๐
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All good my way, Laura. Thank you. I hope that is the same for you. ๐
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Doing pretty well thanks! ๐ Hoping for a calm but productive weekend if that makes any sense at all ๐คฃ ๐ ๐ฅ
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๐ It kinda makes sense, if your productive weekend is enjoyable. Otherwise I just stick with calm. ๐
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Good morning
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Good morning! ๐
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How are u frieand
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I am well thank you, how are you?
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Fine my frieand,,I ask your country
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Good morning
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I enjoyed how you played with the words that dance in the rhythm. I’m not into poetry, but this one is just lovely. Keep shining, Laura.
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Thank you so much, Hazel! I never thought Iโd be into poetry either but then I started writing it ๐คฃ ๐ sometimes I love it, all writing has its ups and downs it seems ๐ I appreciate your sweet and kind words โจ ๐
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You encourage me to try it.๐คญ it’s really challenging for me to form words that are rhymes or whatever poetry must be. I’m fascinated with poets, too. Keep going, Laura.
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Awww thank you! Iโll be happy if you ever do decide to give it a try, Hazel ๐ appreciate your kindness ๐ have a happy day!
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Have a happy Sunday as well, Laura. You’re most welcome. And I’m sending my gratitude to you.
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You’ve done it again Laura, this is amazing! Don’t know much about the year of the snake, will need to look into that – I’m a Tiger apparently!
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Ooohhh I love that! ๐ You definitely are a tiger ๐ brave, strong-willed, optimistic and playful! Hard-working indeed! This year is about transformation! ๐ thank you for your kind words too, Sharon ๐ค so glad you liked it ๐
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Oh my tiger-tail, I like that description! Should print that out and remind myself daily – wanna be my life coach!๐คฃ๐คฃ
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Wow Laura ๐ฅ๐ฅ
Powerful lines my lovely.
Brilliant writing.
Have a wonderful weekend ๐คโค๏ธ๐ฅฐ
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Thank you so much Maggie ๐
Appreciate your kind words as always my lovely ๐ฅฐ
Hope you have a wonderful weekend as well โค๏ธ ๐ค
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You are very welcome Laura .๐ฅฐ
I love poetry that gives you fire in your belly !
Thank you beautiful soul ๐๐ค๐
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wow…mighty and powerful, Laura … ๐ค๐ซ
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Thank you, Destiny โค๏ธ much appreciated always โจ ๐
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most welcome…๐ค๐ซ
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Well, well, well, looks like weโve got a queen on a mission to slay with style! Youโre giving โvenomous revengeโ a whole new level of drama.
Forget the maskโsomeone call the real witches, โcause you just turned the heat up to โinferno!โ Queen of the Night? More like โWitch Pleaseโ vibes, and Iโm here for it! ๐๐๐๐คฃ
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โWitch pleaseโ ๐คฃ ๐ I love that line! Slay with style, you got it right! Your comments are always are hilarious and right on point! ๐ wishing you a great weekend ahead and thanks for the smiles and laughs โจ ๐
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Youโre welcome! Glad I could sprinkle a little magic and mischief your way! May your weekend be as legendary as a spell that actually works on the first try! โจ๐
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We love a venomous queen ๐๐
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Haha! ๐ thank you, so glad you enjoyed this ๐ ๐ hope all is well your way and you are enjoying your weekend! ๐
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I’m doing much better, hope you are too ๐
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I am thank you! ๐ so appreciated ๐ glad to hear youโre doing much better!
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You’re most welcome and thanks as well! ๐๐
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Love the drama and the visuals! ๐ And your copyright logo is fabulous as well.
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Thanks so much Debbie ๐ Iโm glad you like the copyright logo! No more of anyone stealing blog posts! (Well hopefully not ๐ Better to not tempt fate!) ๐คฃ
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That first picture is absolutely ICONIC. Loved this piece Laura. Keep up the amazing work๐๐น
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Thank you so much! ๐ I appreciate your kind and positive words โจ glad you liked the image too! I hope you have a great weekend! ๐ ๐
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Right back at ya๐น๐ค
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I bow before The Queen of The Night and bestow long stem blood roses for your delight. Enthralling poetry of the venomous kind and what an entrance for the year of the snake (divine)! These images are beyond awesome, and I have always been obsessed with white owls (messengers)! Laura โค your beauty translates gloriously through your writing, tired and all! Thank you for your being and all that you do! May the dragons get well-needed vacations with exceptional menus and views! ๐ Love you !!!
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Thank you sweet Siri โค๏ธ love youuu much and yes the dragons are going for a hibernation ๐ฅ ๐ and no bowing needed, please, but yesss to the blood red rose ๐น hehe ๐ I hope you are doing OK and yes owls are indeed mystical and beautifully wise animals ๐ฆ thank you as always for your kind words and your magical spirit โจ many many hugs to you and your divine self! Have a great weekend ๐ ๐โโฌ and make some time for yourself, please โค๏ธ ๐
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Right back atcha โค ~ Always … and that hibernation sounds so good! I feel like a bear and want to grizzly my way through. Thank God this is the last day of the year in January! Hope you get rest in this weekend but secretly wish you an exhilarating fun and fancy-free time had!
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Hibernation caffeination does sound mighty enticing โค๏ธ Iโm indeed a bit of a bear if you wake me ๐คฃ ๐
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Powerful and beautifully written Laura! โค๏ธ๐
Have a wonderful weekend. ๐โ๏ธ
Loving the logo! ๐
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Thank you so much, Sara! ๐ Iโm glad you like it โค๏ธ ๐ yessss no more thieving of posts or artwork, please and thank you! ๐ Hope your weekend is splendid ๐ค ๐
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My pleasureโฆ love it! โค๏ธ
Yes, hopefully no more thefts ๐ก
My weekend is going well, thank you Laura! Have a fab weekendโฆ๐๐
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You are the one, Fabulous Ms. Laura.
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Awww ๐ฅฐ thank you Mary ๐ค you are too kind to me! ๐
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Good afternoon
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WoW, Laura, these pictures are really awesome … Your words are so powerful, definitely a fierce Queen of the Night vibes ๐ฅ๐ ..
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Thank you so much Willie for your comment! Iโm so glad you liked it and enjoyed the images as well! ๐ Hope youโve been well and happy start to the new week! ๐ โจ
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A fierce queen! Loved this poem. I especially liked the lines, “To expose a liar, and bring an end to your gamesย / The serpent has awakened, filled with a dangerous fire”.
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Thank you, Nicole ๐ Iโm really glad you liked it ๐ this one was one of my favs! โจ
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[…] You may find the rest of the poem here. […]
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Laura, your poem was a powerful read. The imagery and emotion you wove into it made every line feel deliberate and impactful.
I appreciate how your work captures its theme with such intensity. I also shared your poem, and you can find it at this link. Looking forward to reading more of your workโkeep writing and sharing your voice. Best, Adam
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Oh wow, thank you so much, Adam! Really so appreciated ๐ this is one of my favorite poems that Iโve written recently, Iโm super thankful you took the time to review it! ๐
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I love a woman in control. Beautifully done.
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Thank you so much! ๐ Really so appreciated ๐
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I love it!
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Thank you so much, Dawn! ๐ really appreciated and glad you like it!
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Iโm so bummed. I never stumbled across this before. This is amazing
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