Crushed Innocence

Hitting the road

Faster , faster

I defy a red light

Past the howl of crude winds---

her memory like a sharp blade

ripping love’s fragrant satin sheets;

a primrose in disguise,

mocking my innocence.



For Tarot Contest of nette onclaud
Written by Franco Gonza
No.1--The Fool     23 Jan 2015
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015

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February 27, 2015 at 11:12 PM
Franco, Congratulations **SKAT LOVE**
Allison Avatar
February 25, 2015 at 4:34 PM
Like your take on the theme - congrats on your win:-) Hugs jan xx
Dietrich Avatar
February 25, 2015 at 2:13 PM
wow, you really thought outside the box on the "fool" card. I loved that card as well. Congrats. An awesome poem
Onclaud Avatar
February 25, 2015 at 1:48 PM
I got hit by this, franco.. uniquely expressed!.. thanks for joining my contest and huge congrats!
Mehta Avatar
January 24, 2015 at 9:10 AM
Nice expressions on love and its betrayal,
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