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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. _________________ 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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Date: 3/14/2021 10:04:00 AM
Constance, congratulations on your win.
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Date: 3/14/2021 4:42:00 PM
Sam, thank you so much for the congratulations, appreciate _Constance
Date: 3/14/2021 5:03:00 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!
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Date: 3/14/2021 4:43:00 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
Date: 3/14/2021 12:01:00 AM
Congratulations on your win Constance with this well written Dramatic Monologue. Belle
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Date: 3/14/2021 4:43:00 PM
Belle, thank you for the compliment and congratulations _Constance
Date: 2/16/2021 8:19:00 AM
Constance - your pain just leaps off the page in this excellent poem! I love the way you’ve ended it - very powerful..,
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Date: 2/16/2021 8:49:00 AM
Ilene, thanks for visiting, yes it was like a dagger to the heart for so many, and thank you for the compliment _Constance
Date: 2/14/2021 8:28:00 PM
Beautifully-written, my fellow poet. Nice job overall, and I wish you success in the contest.
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Date: 2/15/2021 8:42:00 AM
Milton, thank you for the visit and the compliment _Constance
Date: 2/14/2021 10:38:00 AM
... woow ......... _____________
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Date: 2/14/2021 10:54:00 AM
Anne-Lise, thanks for visiting _Constance

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