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Beyond Reach

Fleeing nefarious intent
As watched through a spyglass
Running for forest's protection
With fast steps of chasse

Rifle in his hands aimed, ready
Will the quick shot be heard?
What will he do with a body?
Suddenly vision blurred   

How can murder be on his mind
Once his love for her shone
But now hardness upon his face
Matching his heart of stone

He'd lost control of her he knew
She was now in the way  
Now she's beyond his reach
He'd find her in a few days 

Escaped by magic so it seemed
His life now out of control
He could not rest in peace, eat, or
Think, his power she stole

How will this thickening plot end
I cannot really say
Only a snapshot of the scene shown
I think she got away 

Written: December 30, 2022
Contest: Beyond Reach
Sponsor: Mystic Rose

Copyright © Sara Kendrick | Year Posted 2022

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Constance La France Date: 1/3/2023 4:47:00 AM Sara, oh the suspense, wonderful for the contest, Constance Login to Reply Sara Kendrick Date: 1/3/2023 12:35:00 PM Thank you, Constance. Suspense the spice of life. Sara

Valsa George Date: 1/2/2023 5:55:00 PM This kind of fleeing and chase are not uncommon these days. Hope she will able to move away from his reach. A tension packed poem dear Sara, powerfully written. Login to Reply Sara Kendrick Date: 1/3/2023 3:58:00 AM Valsa, I do understand that it does happen so much these plus there are so many that don't get a chance to get away. Thanks for the nice review of my work. Sara

Andrea Dietrich Date: 1/1/2023 12:32:00 PM wow, have you been watching some of the shows on ID channel? Sadly, kids don't usually get away from bad men or women, but sometimes a lucky few DO. Login to Reply Sara Kendrick Date: 1/1/2023 1:46:00 PM Andrea, It is true that men who get women or girls under their control unusally don't let them get away. There are some really bad things that happen that are retold on those channels like ID. I do watch some from time to time. Thanks for dropping by and taking time to comment. Sara

Gershon Wolf Date: 12/31/2022 9:11:00 PM Glad she got away! Happy 2023, Sarah. Login to Reply Sara Kendrick Date: 1/1/2023 1:42:00 PM Gershon, I hope she did anyway. Thanks for dropping by with wishes for this New Year. Sara

Susan Ashley Date: 12/31/2022 4:13:00 PM Dear Sara, your golden pen has created such a harrowing scene. So many tragic moments culminate in your verses as they move toward the grand finale.. indeed, let’s hope she was beyond reach of the bullet. Sad to know that such situations exist. Best wishes for a win and warmest wishes for you and yours for a healthy, happy and inspiring new year.. ~Susan Login to Reply Sara Kendrick Date: 1/1/2023 1:38:00 PM Thank you, Ashley. I appreciate you reading and taking to comment on my work. Your presence is always appreciated at my page. Sara

Kelly Deschler Date: 12/30/2022 4:08:00 PM I like the way you've ended this poem... A bit of a cliffhanger, but with a hint of a happy ending... Really great work, Sara... My best wishes for the contest! Login to Reply Sara Kendrick Date: 12/31/2022 3:20:00 AM Thank you, Kelly. I always hope for a happy ending for everyone in life so in my writings. Sara

Beata Agustin Date: 12/30/2022 6:45:00 AM Thanks for sharing this. By God's grace, I greet you with the peace and joy of Christmas toward a prosperous New Year along this present: "the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord" (Romans 6:23 of the King James Bible). God bless you. Login to Reply Sara Kendrick Date: 12/30/2022 9:09:00 AM Beata, Thanks for the kind review of my work and for the blessings because I need all I can get. Sara