Notes About The Poem

Cycle of fear

Xenophobes don't approve of strangers.
They dramatize fearing what they don't know.
Prefer cages to overcoming phobias.



Wordku: 5-7-5 words

AP: Honorable Mention 2025
Copyright © | Year Posted 2025

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Somadas Avatar
November 20, 2025 at 1:00 AM
it exposes how avoidance builds prisons instead of bridges..Good one, Line..
Gauthier Avatar
November 20, 2025 at 7:51 AM
Brilliantly said, Jenish ~
Etgen-Baker Avatar
November 19, 2025 at 4:22 PM
they do prefer their self-created cages...well said.
Gauthier Avatar
November 19, 2025 at 9:32 PM
Thanks Sara for your much appreciated visit and comment ~
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