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Broken Memoirs

Wizened and shriveled, he was cut down to size- In disbelief, she lied and he cried crimson tears from his eyes. Shackled in a retention cage healing from a mordacious attack, knowing her cruelty was contagious and he would never get her back. He’d horde all the memoirs, a cartridge of letters from before- For he adored her and she discouraged him into an uproar. The elicit manner in which she spoke broke apart his conviction, her explicit behavior tore his heart causing nothing but friction. In the end, he realized he deserved better than she bestowed, A best friend wouldn’t patronize, so those letters he let go. He began to loiter all day and night how could he be so naïve? For he was nothing but her trifle to her… leaving him to grieve. Eight Word Challenge March 23, 2017

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Date: 4/9/2017 1:46:00 PM
Wonderful write and use of the words selected, however a little long to place higher in this contest! Thanks for the entry
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Date: 3/23/2017 8:21:00 AM
A powerful and thought-provoking poem. No sooner was I done reading that I read it again. Beautifully done Laura. We feel his pain and her 'brutal' cruelty. A 7:) Amitiés
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