A Seance So Cruel

The minds assembled of the hard-edged kind 
Sidewalks teeming with gawkers curious, lined
up to witness a 'seance,' a freak show unprecedently cruel 
Would Helen Keller be maligned, now she's not deaf, dumb or blind
Copyright © | Year Posted 2020

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La France Avatar
July 29, 2020 at 5:33 PM
Gershon, congratulations on your win in my 4 line contest _Constance
Wolf Avatar
August 2, 2020 at 12:13 PM
Thank you for sponsoring the contest, Constance. All the best, Gershon
Dietrich Avatar
July 29, 2020 at 1:51 PM
very interesting to imagine this, a seance for that amazing woman who gave so much to the world!!
Wolf Avatar
August 2, 2020 at 12:12 PM
Helen Keller was a real inspiration. I remember, at age 10, seeing her on TV in 1960. I was amazed then and still am. Thanks, Andrea. And congrats to you on your winning entry. The Carpenters' song which you introduced it with also brings back many memories. Thanks, Gershon
Gauthier Avatar
July 28, 2020 at 6:07 PM
Congrats, Gershon ~
Wolf Avatar
August 2, 2020 at 12:09 PM
Thanks you, Line. And congrats to you on your #1 win in the same contest. Peace, Gershon
Mishra Avatar
July 28, 2020 at 1:42 PM
What a thought provoking muse Gershon! I read it twice to let the depth of your words sink in. Congratulations on your win! :)
Wolf Avatar
August 2, 2020 at 12:07 PM
Thank you, Adita,... and congrats to you for your #2 win with 'Jasmine Gloom.' Peace and Light, Gershon
Devonshire Avatar
July 28, 2020 at 8:52 AM
Wow, what a powerful last line, Gershon. I have always wondered what it would be like to witness a seance. Congratulations on your win!
Wolf Avatar
August 2, 2020 at 12:05 PM
Ha, ha! Actually, me too. Seances are kind of fascinating stuff -- even if they've never been proven to really work... And congratulations on your #1 win in the contest, Carolyn. Cheers, Gershon
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July 28, 2020 at 4:36 AM
Congrats on your well-deserved win my friend!
Wolf Avatar
August 2, 2020 at 12:03 PM
Thanks for noticing my placement way down there on the list, Caren. Much appreciated. ~ Gershon
Andresen Avatar
July 28, 2020 at 2:42 AM
- Four great lines ... congratulations on your win, Gershon :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Wolf Avatar
August 2, 2020 at 12:02 PM
Hey, thanks for noticing my placement ways down there on the list. Appreciated, Anne-Lise! Take good care, Gershon
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