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Black Powder

Across the land many are dead As the plague of black powder spread With a flash and a thunderous sound Its victims fall to the ground There is no cure for this disease No vaccine the pain to ease And when black powder spread to the brain It reloads again and again Black powder sparks a flame to kill For those who hate to get a thrill And one by one its victims fall Leaving sorrow in its pall Black powder stories on the news Only the innocent pay their dues Who will stop black powder death? No one can, don't hold your breath - 11-10-18

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Date: 11/15/2018 12:28:00 AM
Well written and delivered, with points well worth making. Loved reading this. All the best ... CayCay
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Date: 11/12/2018 2:20:00 AM
- A great and dark described poem, Joseph - Best wishes in the contest - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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Date: 11/12/2018 12:51:00 AM
Excellent. Cleverly done. Thanks for sharing it.
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Date: 11/10/2018 4:03:00 PM
yes, black powder power leaning on the stark side... impressive work, joseph...huggs
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Date: 11/10/2018 3:00:00 PM
Hi Joseph, a deep, dark take on the subject. Your words explode within the mind, painting a canvas of death's trail. I love the content my friend. Wishing you all the best for the win. Have a wonderful Sunday. Your friend ....Mike.
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Date: 11/10/2018 2:35:00 PM
Oh my, you have brought such impact with the black powder theme! Well done :)
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Date: 11/10/2018 12:38:00 PM
I have seen a few on this topic..your imagination shines Joseph..I like the part about ..it reloads again and again..that is as dark as it gets (may be flammable as well?)..Best for a win, Joseph.
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