Collateral Lamb

Thus I sail the sacrificial scabrous seas and touch tormented tides
Battle-scarred in the breeze and washed ashore where evil hides
The Sun regrettably retreats where malice mortals digressively dare
Walking barren saliferous streets where I live on a penniless prayer

The citadels of submission crucially crumble where they saintly stand
In their unholy cognition you are a slave to their carnivorous command
Embedded in stone my tangential tears will endure beyond the grave
Bludgeoned to the brutal bone by the unlawful carnal knowledge knave

Lost in oblivion my blood runs calamitously cold by the river's edge
Beware the Ophidian with sabotaging scales leaving you on the ledge
Deceivers of the realm punitive penetrators connivers as they clutch
They manipulate and overwhelm with their torturous tender touch.



Let's stop the abuse...and spread the real love




Aug.01.2017
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Sponsored by: Richard Lamoureux

1 original, poem on the theme of abuse, emotional, sexual or physical.
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Copyright © | Year Posted 2017

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Hamilton Avatar
September 2, 2017 at 10:20 PM
What can I say WW this is brilliant writing (me applauding...standing ovation) just WOW alliteration perfect, your signature style is shining splendidly!
Barden Avatar
September 2, 2017 at 9:04 PM
Incredibly deep and exquisite write, my friend, and full of rich imagery and metaphor - love it! Congrats on your well-deserved win, W2! :-)
Ashley Avatar
September 2, 2017 at 7:04 PM
Your poem is exquisite in content and imagery. Absolutely beautifully done and riveting WW. Congratulations on your win!
Marcum Wong Avatar
August 2, 2017 at 10:29 PM
You out did yourself on this triumphant piece WW! I love your masterful use of alliteration! : )
Onclaud Avatar
August 2, 2017 at 2:59 PM
powerful write on socio-cultural abuse, WW... you shine with this one; very creative..huggs
Y. Avatar
August 2, 2017 at 1:18 PM
Hi WW, What a profound message you have penned. Excellent job:-) Alexis
May Avatar
August 2, 2017 at 11:47 AM
Great write WW... Very creative and cleverly done...
Bateman Avatar
August 2, 2017 at 8:25 AM
WW, Good Luck in the contest with this brilliantly-conceived, and very powerfully articulated rhyme!! "Real Love," for sure, is the answer. Superb Write!! A FAVE IN MY BOOK . . . Cheers and Best, Gary
Williams Avatar
August 2, 2017 at 7:49 AM
Wow, in one word "Awesome", you do know how to deliver the whole package. Brilliant WW. A fav on everything. ..Maria
Trifiatis Avatar
August 2, 2017 at 5:20 AM
Imaginative, interesting, captivating and artfully written poem dear, WW! Wondrous!
Sivey Avatar
August 2, 2017 at 4:57 AM
Wow, what an awesome alliteration filled write! You sure do know how to write a deep poem, filled with alliteration to the utmost my friend! I really enjoyed reading this exceptional piece this morning! You have brought a sadness with your words here that display abuse in a different way than most other poems! I am saddened by the piece, but was amazed by its grandiose! Great Work!!
Krampe Avatar
August 1, 2017 at 7:09 PM
Interesting and unique title and poem. Love what you did with the alliterations. Good luck in the contest.
Dietrich Avatar
August 1, 2017 at 5:47 PM
Very metaphorical which makes it such a unique entry, WW. Love that title. wow!!
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