A Trustworthy Transient

On my way home waylayers waylaid me
and repeatedly ravaged me ravenously,
It was a dark, dreary and dreadful dusk
and I was alone, lonely on a lonesome lane.

Wasted and waived by the wayside
I was wallowing in wrath woefully,
Until a wayfarer wandered my way
and wondered what with me befell.

Lost and yet livid with lingering ire
by the wanton ways of the waylayers,
I gave in gratefully to his generous grip
of my hand and heaved myself upright
and hugged him heartily. 



~03/29/2018
~Alliteration contest by Silent One
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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Roper Avatar
April 3, 2018 at 9:43 PM
Congratulations on your win, Abdul, excellent alliteration. Hugs Eve ~`*
Gauthier Avatar
April 3, 2018 at 3:53 PM
What great flow to your sordid tale. A most endearing poem. Congrats on your well deserved win, Abdul.
George   Avatar
April 3, 2018 at 7:51 AM
Great alliteration, Abdul. Many congrats on your win. Elaine
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April 2, 2018 at 8:10 PM
Great use of alliteration Abdul! Congrats on your win!! Best, Judy
Mandani Avatar
April 3, 2018 at 10:08 AM
Thanks Judith.
Ashley Avatar
April 2, 2018 at 6:34 PM
An awesome alliteration poem, Abdul. You tell your story of receiving a helping hand in great poetic style. Congratulations on your wonderful win. Warmest wishes..
Mandani Avatar
April 3, 2018 at 10:08 AM
I appreciate your perceptive comment. Thanks a lot Susan.
Andresen Avatar
April 1, 2018 at 3:19 PM
- The winners are named and it was great to see your poem on the winning list - Congratulations, Abdul :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
One Avatar
April 1, 2018 at 3:01 PM
Great use of alliteration Abdul.. Congratulations on your placement in the contest...
Rodrigues Avatar
March 29, 2018 at 3:47 PM
Well done! A great story! Fantastic alliteration striking just the right tone!
Mandani Avatar
April 1, 2018 at 9:49 AM
Thanks Kim.
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