The Beauty of Poison
By Lucas Troutt
I’ve told myself
Time and time again
That at daybreak
My soul will be born anew
That the rising sun
Will cleanse me of my sins
Leaving them lost in yesterday’s shadowThough each and every day
I stumble across myself
Bathing in the snakes that entrance me
Wrapping themselves around my neck
Til the spots and stars of their poison
Is all I can see
And I’m ashamed to say
They’re beautiful
Lucas Troutt is a published poet and fiction author. He had an affinity for writing at a young age, creating several fantasy stories by exploring the various corners of his wild imagination.
He continued writing into adulthood, diving into poetry in college. In February of 2023, he published his first body of work, Up to the Surface, a poetry and prose collection addressing the most raw and vulnerable aspects of the human experience.
Troutt's writing has been praised by many for its vivid imagery and its ability to pull on all readers' heartstrings.
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