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Bull's Eye

There is a bull’s eye on my heart. A knife protrudes up to the hilt. It twists and turns and tears apart, defines the edges of bloodguilt, but I survive, rebuild from start. The bull’s eye shines - I can’t fake it. Continues on around, around. Again, repeat – I can’t shake it. Goes up and down and runs aground. When all is done – I can’t take it. Semblance of love and care depart. It tears my heart to small pieces. Your aim was good, your words impart intent for true love surceases. Observe the bull’s eye on my heart.

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Ts Poetry

Date: 10/22/2022 11:34:00 AM

I like how you did that second stanza...well crafted

Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 10/23/2022 6:24:00 AM

Hey. Thanks for visiting and taking the time to read and comment on my work. I appreciate the encouraging words. :)

I Am Anaya

Date: 10/21/2022 8:33:00 AM

A genuine gem, Linda, Wow! Hope it's fiction dear poetess. ~Anaya

Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 10/22/2022 5:59:00 AM

Nah. No time for drama Anaya. Life is short :)

Christine Watts

Date: 10/19/2022 7:04:00 PM

Hi Linda An excellent for this contest and meets all requirements re meter snd rhyming scheme Quite a deep and meaningful poem with sadness of a lost love Good luck in the contest Cheers Christine

Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 10/20/2022 6:23:00 AM

Hi Christine. Thanks for the visit and encouraging words. :)

Deb M

Date: 10/19/2022 5:12:00 PM

Wow Linda….what an amazing powerful poem. Read a few times….Enjoyed!! Debx

Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 10/19/2022 5:18:00 PM

You're very kind Deb! Thank you for your positivity and encouragement :) Linda