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Hell Is Empty

“Hell is Empty” As I peruse the nature of the news the solutions that we will, and will not, choose, I know that “hell is empty and the devils are all here” clothed in regal garments sparkling with fear. So does the touch of Satan reach us all as we worship at his altar in the mall, cajoling us with dreams he can’t fulfill then sticking us with Karma’s unpaid bill. Thus does Satan take lone pictures of his “self” disguised in fin’ry pilfered from the shelf, as we struggle to resist Satanic urge we service all his needs as concierge. Perhaps this Satan’s turned to doing good and in the past was just misunderstood. John G. Lawless 5/4/2014 //for Frank H.-- Shakespeare Contest// “”hell is empty and the devils are all here”

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Date: 5/22/2014 2:05:00 AM
forceful write with great imagery, john.. special kudos to you for a fine award.. huggs
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Date: 5/21/2014 10:57:00 PM
Wonderful take on great quote John n congrats on fine win !
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Date: 5/21/2014 9:53:00 AM
John, CONGRATS, on your awesome win......~SKAT~
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Date: 5/16/2014 7:37:00 AM
Wonderful poem! Congratulations on your win! Lori
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John Lawless
Date: 5/17/2014 9:18:00 AM
Thanks Lori, nice to hear from you regarding this one.
Date: 5/15/2014 9:59:00 PM
I LIKED THIS VERY MUCH. MANY CONGRAT'S ON YOUR WIN. LAINIE
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John Lawless
Date: 5/17/2014 9:17:00 AM
Glad you liked it Lainie and thanks for reading and commenting, always appreciated.
Date: 5/15/2014 8:42:00 PM
wow, yours is VERY very good, John. I am proud to be another sonnet with you down here. Congrats. I really enjoyed the read.
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John Lawless
Date: 5/17/2014 9:16:00 AM
Hey Andrea, satan is used to being at the bottom but not usually in such eloquent company. thanks for your most generous comment.
Date: 5/15/2014 7:00:00 PM
Quite a surprising twist at the last there, John. Enjoyed it all though, and agree. Congratulations!
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John Lawless
Date: 5/17/2014 9:15:00 AM
Thanks Roy, it seems we deny the existence of hell while dancing with satan daily.
Date: 5/15/2014 1:56:00 PM
this greatly done... Superb ..Congratulations on your win , John!!! :O))
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John Lawless
Date: 5/17/2014 9:13:00 AM
Thank you AlyaH for your kind comment.

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