Gregory Richard Barden Poet Rhyme

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(For all victims of abuse ... the wounds not visible)

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Broken Angel

His crime encompassed hate and consternation

So her vengeance screamed for all BUT apathy

And should reprisal bring her condemnation

Then she was fine, embracing what would be

A reverence deep within was all that mattered

Not how his predilection found her battered

Unearthliness, untouched ... had kept her free.

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John Hamilton November 10, 2018 at 3:58 PM The best I've seen from this very difficult challenge, way to go Greg!! Gregory Richard Barden November 28, 2018 at 1:15 AM Didn't place, John, but thanks again for your wonderful comment - I worked hard on this one, and it's in honor of a great cause - I'm proud of that. Gregory Richard Barden November 13, 2018 at 4:36 AM Thank you very much, John, this WAS a tough challenge ... making those seven long and rather complicated words flow in just seven lines. This demanding contests are fun, though, and push us to grow as writers, I think ... the ones that come easily don't usually do that. So pleased you enjoyed it, my friend! :-)