Hilary Sideris
LURE
Decoy on a long cord,
artificial bait, seduction’s
iridescent tool. Draw with a promise
of pleasure or gain
away from the orderly course.
Antonym: repel.
He said he’d never cared for anyone
he felt desire for & remained
my rake & stranger, fling,
affair. Sign of fire
through darkening cloud,
red flag, lurid & well-made.
