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Inner Conflict

They say she was a caring mum and liked by all she knew; but now she's jailed for killing folk (and mutilated two!)

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Rowena Velasco

Date: 7/27/2025 9:00:00 PM

This poem packs a punch with its sharp contrast between reputation and reality. It’s short but hits hard, showing how appearances can be deceiving and the dark secrets people may hide.

Paul Bell

Date: 7/27/2025 5:00:00 AM

I suppose you can still be caring, even though you kill the odd five people and mutilate a few bystanders.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 7/26/2025 11:40:00 AM

Hey Jack. I always live when you post up your short clever creations. I would change mutilate to mutilating. For grammar's sake!

Sara Kendrick

Date: 7/26/2025 7:03:00 AM

Creative work. We never know the inner workings of a person's mind, will and emotions. We might think we know them but no we don't. Only God knows. Sara K

Joseph May

Date: 7/26/2025 6:21:00 AM

Looks are deceiving, as killers hide in plain sight

Jan Allison

Date: 7/26/2025 5:11:00 AM

sad to read about so many murders especially of family members - I will be wary which mushrooms i buy or eat!!! hugs Jan xx