John Lawless Poet Free verse

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"Sometimes those who think they bring the light extinguish it in others."  by Poet

Decayed

Sadly,
The truths they claimed
Would set me free
Rotted
In the souls of twisted vines
And broken branches.
Decay
Spreading from stagnant soil
Through the roots
And twisted bramble
To the towering
Papal tiara.
Thus, freedom came
And I was lost
Left alone
To seek a truth
Unknown
To them
Yet longing
to be discovered.

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Constance La France September 10, 2023 at 10:48 PM John, wonderful writing and congratulations on your win in my contest, I like your quote too, Constance

Christuraj Alex September 10, 2023 at 8:45 PM "freedom came And I was lost Left alone To seek a truth Unknown" - Great writing. Congratulations!

Jerry Brotherton September 7, 2023 at 8:09 AM Such powerful words from quote to finish. I thought I had a favorite line, but as I was reading, each line turned out to be better than the next. Definitely a favorite of mine.

Paulette Calasibetta September 7, 2023 at 7:57 AM I love your quote: "Sometimes those who think etc...it could not be more true. Many times in life, we walk into the clutches of seemingly kind and gracious individuals who turn out not to be a light in our lives, but a grave darkness. Kudos. Paulette

Lin Lane September 7, 2023 at 7:35 AM John, Today I'm finally feeling well enough to read poetry and yours is the first I've opened. Your opening quote is a gem in its own right. Nothing viable grows in stagnant soil, just as nothing good can come from blighted people who feel they tower over others. "...freedom came and I was lost..." That's splendid.

Ink Empress September 7, 2023 at 7:30 AM “Left alone to seek a truth unknown” that line stood out for me. Brilliant write and i love that quote too goes very well with the theme of the contest