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Lovebirds

December 1, 2025
By zombiekitty896 BRONZE, Cookeville, Tennessee
zombiekitty896 BRONZE, Cookeville, Tennessee
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It’s crucial to understand

That desire truly is an evil deed

And that lust can overtake

Even the humblest of man


Now, side-by-side on the bench

Two lovebirds

One, a vulture ready to take its claim

The other, a little finch


The vulture is greedy,

Consumed by its insatiable hunger.

The finch is needy,

Offering itself to the hunter.


And so the vulture stalks its prey,

Watching,

Waiting,

Manipulating.


The poor little finch didn’t even realize,

The danger,

The abuse,

Before the light was snuffed from its eyes.


The author's comments:

This piece is about unhealthy relationship dynamics, specifically grooming and abuse. It's a very important topic that doesn't get talked about enough, especially for teens. However, you can relate to this poem in any way you want.


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