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'prodigious Philanthropist'

Prodigious; Remarkable or impressive in extent, size or degree. Prodigious; Archaically unnatural or great abnormally. The difference between, only being slight of hand. Biblical in proportion as before the great flood, The living grieved must now take an archaic stand, Banish this dead philanthropist anointed with blue blood. Publically giving throughout his life; He fooled the common-man and even the queen. Cleverly masking the innocents' strife, His death revealed gifted garishness unseen. While knighthood is a living order that death takes away; The Whitehall committee possesses the power empanelled. Emboldened by the servile multitude willing to flay, Jimmy Savile's many years of prestige must now be annulled. Operation Yewtree Contest Sponsored by Catie Lindsey 03/09/2018

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Date: 3/9/2018 10:55:00 AM
I am finding it a challenge to write about this vile man, good luck in the contest:-) hugs Jan xx
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Michael Vacek
Date: 3/9/2018 2:13:00 PM
I wrote it from a past victim's perspective. I was not aware of how vile he was until I researched. We effectively honor people posthumously. Disavowing posthumously should carry the same, yet opposite, weight
Date: 3/9/2018 10:02:00 AM
Great entry Michael, best wishes...
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Michael Vacek
Date: 3/9/2018 2:15:00 PM
Thank you... I am hoping my pen was sharper than this dark knight's sword.

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