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My short life has been a m i r r o r shattered, the drum of time has rolled by the years- days; deep SCARS like maps on my soul are scattered. Oh, endless pain is like a chain of lead, and sadness drifts of the long and new dead; on my wall of time- dark, deep G R I E F lays . . . My days have been weather- stained and tattered, beauty travels a t w i s t e d path and maze; that proves to me- that my life has mattered. Oh, my future holds A P A T H Y and dread, and I wear a mask- alone it is shed; yet, there are moments I escape- the h a z e . . . __________________________ May 5, 2018 Poetry/Rhyme/Apathy of Time Copyright Protected, ID 18-1019-765-01 All Rights Reserved. Written Under Pseudonym. written for the contest, Rhyme Time 3 sponsor, Laura Loo, Theme chosen- #1- Apathy of Time Third Place

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Date: 5/11/2018 5:46:00 PM
Deep emotive poem. Congrats on your podium finish, BW.
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Date: 5/11/2018 1:35:00 PM
Congratulations for your win :)
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Date: 5/11/2018 12:55:00 PM
great rhythm and rhyme as always sweet lady :) I loved "My short life has been a m i r r o r shattered, the drum of time has rolled by the years- days"...great poem from start to finish. Thank you and congratulations on your placement :) -luloo
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Date: 5/5/2018 2:26:00 PM
This is a genuine poem, I can understand completely. Well done :)
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Date: 5/5/2018 11:38:00 AM
You have written about the truth of pain so well.
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