An Ode to My Finger

An ode to silent shouts
Standing alone
Thrust upward
In voiceless violence
Cursing the closure of confinement
A finger 
           ...flipped in frustration
Copyright © | Year Posted 2025

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Kauffman Avatar
November 21, 2025 at 1:01 PM
A five singer salute to your finger, John. Congratulations on your win! Blessings!
Rodrigues Avatar
November 17, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Well, it was hailed by Andrea way way up! Congratulations!
Dietrich Avatar
November 16, 2025 at 4:38 PM
LOVE this. If I were to give only ONE first place, this might be it and coincidentally, it fell right at the top of the winner list.
Wolf Avatar
November 11, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Here's to 'Flipper!' ~ Larry, the 'Bird'
Etgen-Baker Avatar
November 10, 2025 at 5:33 PM
humorous and well done for the contest.
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