A Slow Death

cease hostile behavior, antagonists bleeding sword- the silent soul 



One Liner Poetry Contest 
Sponsor: Silent One 
12-23-2019 


*Placed 2nd in the contest
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Callus Avatar
January 1, 2020 at 5:25 AM
Negative words and action can be silent killers! Congratulations on your fine win, Charles. Regards // paul
Johnson Avatar
December 28, 2019 at 7:38 PM
Congratulations! Well done.
Watt Avatar
December 28, 2019 at 1:09 AM
Thank you for this powerful statement, Charlie. I raise a glass to peace. Congrats ~ John
Adams Avatar
December 27, 2019 at 9:11 PM
back to say congratulations...i knew it would be up there on the winner's list :) hugs
Gilmour Avatar
December 27, 2019 at 8:23 PM
Powerful words Charlie. Many congrats on you win. With kindest thoughts Ann xx
Messina Avatar
December 27, 2019 at 8:25 PM
Thank you so much, Ann. Sending love xx
Canerdy Avatar
December 27, 2019 at 4:58 PM
Great one-liner, Charles. CONGRATS on your win! Janice
Messina Avatar
December 27, 2019 at 8:19 PM
Thank you so much, Janice :)
Roper Avatar
December 27, 2019 at 2:19 PM
Charles, I wish everyone would cease hostile behavior....congratulations on your win. Hugs Eve
Messina Avatar
December 27, 2019 at 8:19 PM
That makes two of us, Eve. Thank you so much. Hugs :)
Gauthier Avatar
December 27, 2019 at 2:06 PM
Congrats on your podium finish, Charles. Well done.
Messina Avatar
December 27, 2019 at 8:19 PM
Thank you very much, Live :)
Dietrich Avatar
December 27, 2019 at 1:30 PM
Very nicely done congrats on the win.
Messina Avatar
December 27, 2019 at 8:20 PM
Thank you very much, Andrea :)
Neumann Avatar
December 27, 2019 at 12:52 PM
Congratulations Charles. Dark and eerie.
Messina Avatar
December 27, 2019 at 8:20 PM
Thank you, Kai...peace my friend
One Avatar
December 27, 2019 at 9:59 AM
damn... Congratulations on your placement in the contest..
Messina Avatar
December 27, 2019 at 8:22 PM
LOL... Thank you so much for my placement SO. Truly humbled to finish so high on the podium. Peace & love brother. Cm
Neumann Avatar
December 27, 2019 at 7:53 AM
I second Lu Loo. Simply wow. Kind wishes, Kai
Scars Avatar
December 25, 2019 at 10:56 AM
wow, I read this 4 times and each time it got deeper. Amazing my friend. Merry Christmas to you and yours...x:-)-luloo
Gauthier Avatar
December 25, 2019 at 9:54 AM
Powerful, Charles. Merry Christmas! Best wishes to you and your loved ones for 2020.
Messina Avatar
December 25, 2019 at 10:01 AM
Thank you. Line. Merry Christmas and wishing you and yours a Happy & Healthy New Year!
La France Avatar
December 24, 2019 at 8:33 AM
Charlie, this touched my soul, for sure some like to antagonize when all we want is peace and tranquility, wonderful write and I am sure Silent One will love it because he is all about tranquility ~
Rodrigues Avatar
December 24, 2019 at 7:56 AM
I like it! A top contender!
Adams Avatar
December 24, 2019 at 6:14 AM
Oh I like this one ... powerful and I think this one will top the winner’s list. Great write Charlie :) hugs
Rose  Avatar
December 24, 2019 at 5:15 AM
Pain can be inflicted without a single word, nicely done dear Charles, Best wishes for the season,
Cunningham Avatar
December 23, 2019 at 11:09 AM
Great one liner Charlie, good luck. Hope you and yours have a lovely Christmas and best wishes for the new year. Tom
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December 23, 2019 at 9:33 AM
WoW! Charles You've penned such a deep one- liner. I wish you the best of luck in the contest. Have wonderful day. Happy Holidays to you and your family and friends:-) Alexis
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