That Subtle, Tainted Tease In Seduction

She’s the seductress living in the head,
a nymph of whims who you can’t resist
for thrives on the sweet tease to the imagination
when October offers such spells
to cast aside the ordinary
and yield to the siren song
with a witch’s howl and ghost’s moan.

It’s the season the heart
is carved like a pumpkin
easily cutting out those inhibitions
and pretend to play the minions of the dark,
if only meant to be in fun,
but never thinking she is listening
so she can visit during dreams
spill her tainted, torturous brain brew
over one’s sleep.

Blurs of images come during the occasions,
eyes entranced to possibly see
movement in the shadows
and sense monsters lurking everywhere.

It’s all an atmosphere of love and hate
allowing the thoughts to wonder
about so many possible creatures
only seen as real on All Hallow’s Eve.

What pity no one suspects
once they accept her charms
they never cease for working
so any time of day or night
another touch she might give
leading to a shiver or shake
while sensing something sinister
awaits to come and claim
your heart and life.

But how can resist her treat
since fantasies are such a great dessert,
even though we eat the so easily
learning to late about her tricks.