Description

The poem delves into the speaker’s journey from a state of confident self-esteem to one of insecurity and addiction, catalyzed by an encounter with a character referred to as “Ms. Lusty” through the dark web. Initially, the speaker’s self-esteem is described as supreme, but this changes when they meet Ms. Lusty, who lures them into a metaphorical web like a black widow.

From a young age, the speaker contends with Ms. Lusty’s influence, which manifests as a war against their positive self-esteem. The metaphor of a virus affecting the soul’s motherboard illustrates the deep impact of Ms. Lusty’s influence, leading to a profound insecurity that contrasts with the speaker’s previous confidence.

The dark web becomes a metaphorical escape for the speaker, a place where they seek solace and grace but ultimately find only further entrapment and decay. The poem vividly portrays the addictive nature of this escape, with the speaker unable to break free despite the detrimental effects on their mind, body, and soul.

Ultimately, the poem highlights the destructive power of addiction and the struggle to regain control over one’s life in the face of relentless temptation and manipulation.