Summary
"The Lyrexist" is a poem that portrays a predator-like figure who ensnares her victims with enticing yet malevolent song.
Abstract
The poem "The Lyrexist" by Steph Thompson, published in 2021, uses vivid imagery to depict a siren-like character who ensnares her prey with deceptive melodies. The poem suggests that her true intentions are malicious, as she commits her "mirthless crime" through sweet yet poisonous words. The character's power is such that her influence is underestimated, with her "bark" (words) being more dangerous than her "bite" (physical harm). The poem is accompanied by a photograph of a woman leaning on a piano, adding a visual layer to the theme of allure and danger intertwined in the realm of music and artistry.
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Her prey, she catches with a rhyme
An endless song, her mirthless crime
Sweet poison flowing from her lips,
As stinging, singing chords she rips
Her bark’s worse than her bite, you say,
But lo, she’s caught you with replay
© Steph Thompson 2021
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