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A Beaten Man

He’s a beaten man His shoulders rounded From the throes of life From disappointment To disillusion His eyes sunk and sallow His voice weak and hollow His joy long lost Along with everything else That makes life worth living He’s given up Can’t take any more But still standing AP: 3rd place 2020 Posted on July 7, 2018

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Date: 7/8/2018 11:31:00 AM
It's not over till you're down.. keep standing!!
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Line Gauthier
Date: 7/8/2018 12:06:00 PM
So true, LM. Thanks for your visit and comment.
Date: 7/8/2018 9:13:00 AM
This one speaks to me, Line, so many face so many obstacles, great write xxoo
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Line Gauthier
Date: 7/8/2018 10:03:00 AM
Thank you for your much appreciated visit and comment, Mike.
Date: 7/8/2018 3:28:00 AM
The glimmer of hope at the end makes this poems special, Line.
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Line Gauthier
Date: 7/8/2018 7:35:00 AM
Thank you, Caren, for your much appreciated visit and comment.

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