Constance La France Poet Dramatic Monologue

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Cowardice

My pen is hurt and it shakes as I write this,
the cowardice and the lack of courage displayed;
by a group with a cult like devotion is sad to behold,
morals are gone and history will not be kind.

My pen is hurt and it shakes as I write this,
I think you are honorable men and women;
and want what is best for your country,
I am sure you are good- remember your dreams.

My pen is hurt and it shakes as I write this,
like innocent souls you just followed devoted;
bound-   you let another rule your very spirit,
I am sure you are good and know right from wrong.

My pen is hurt and it shakes as I write this,
I say, yes build a wall, a wall around yourself;
to protect you -  find your inner voice,
oh, why could you not show strength and morals.

My pen is hurt and it shakes as I write this,
you could have soared high with the eagles;
can you look in the mirror with any joy now,
the people of the world will never forget.

History will remember your names.  
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February 14, 2021


Poetry/Dramatic Monologue/Cowardice
Copyright Protected, ID 03-1329-479-14
All Rights Reserved, 2021, Constance La France 

Written for the Premier contest, Biting Satire
sponsor, Edward Ibeh, Judged 03/13/2021

Sixth Place

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Sam Kauffman March 14, 2021 at 10:04 AM Constance, congratulations on your win. Constance La France March 14, 2021 at 4:42 PM Sam, thank you so much for the congratulations, appreciate _Constance

Edward Ibeh March 14, 2021 at 5:03 AM Awesome satire, Constance:-) I just love how angry this is--directed not only at Capital Hill rioters, but senators like Cruz, Hawley, etc--and and you kept that searing anger burning with the repetition of "My pen is hurt and it shakes as I write this" Congratulations on your win in my contest! Constance La France March 14, 2021 at 4:43 PM Edward, thank you for the contest and my placement, I was angry when I wrote this poem and hurt also so I am happy that you could feel my emotion in the poem, thank you for the compliment and congratulations _Constance

Beryl Edmonds March 14, 2021 at 12:01 AM Congratulations on your win Constance with this well written Dramatic Monologue. Belle Constance La France March 14, 2021 at 4:43 PM Belle, thank you for the compliment and congratulations _Constance

Ilene Bauer February 16, 2021 at 8:19 AM Constance - your pain just leaps off the page in this excellent poem! I love the way you’ve ended it - very powerful.., Constance La France February 16, 2021 at 8:49 AM Ilene, thanks for visiting, yes it was like a dagger to the heart for so many, and thank you for the compliment _Constance

L Milton Hankins February 14, 2021 at 8:28 PM Beautifully-written, my fellow poet. Nice job overall, and I wish you success in the contest. Constance La France February 15, 2021 at 8:42 AM Milton, thank you for the visit and the compliment _Constance

Anne-Lise Andresen February 14, 2021 at 10:38 AM ... woow ......... _____________ Constance La France February 14, 2021 at 10:54 AM Anne-Lise, thanks for visiting _Constance