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Golden Necklace

Karen Jones

He placed the chain around her neck
in presence of the guests.
Admire the fine
and costly craftsmanship;
behold the golden segments,
rich and heavy curves.
See it shine against her throat’s
dry furrows.
Exclaim,
then turn away.
Look not upon
her bitter mouth
as she tries to smile,
nor
into her eyes’
haunted reflection.
How this cold snake
coils,
winds
its dissembling
poison
into
her darkening
heart.

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