Different

Unfurling your fingers like petals in sun
I look at your palm and scream what have you done
There beating my heart you have ripped from my chest
I knew you’d be different from all the rest.

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Written 6/8/2018


For Contest:    When a 4th Line Helps It To Rhyme
Sponsor:         Silent One

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Gordon Mcconnell

Date: 11/7/2020 12:00:00 PM

Nice piece Judith, really powerful and uplifting too. Keep spilling the ink!

Lewis Raynes

Date: 9/16/2018 9:12:00 PM

Such a lovely beautiful write Judith, I enjoyed reading through this about six times, so nice. loved it. ...btw congratulations on the win :)

Faraz Ajmal

Date: 8/1/2018 10:03:00 AM

Ahh, this poem is really beautiful and it has a immense impact on reader's mind, I see that it has won a contest, so many congratulations on your well deserved win, it is indeed a beauty and certainly a joy to read, good luck and have a really nice day

Freddie Robinson Jr.

Date: 7/5/2018 1:35:00 PM

Very intimate write, Judith. A tastefully done reveal. Love and smiles always.

Winged Warrior

Date: 6/29/2018 11:10:00 PM

A gripping write my friend...congrats! on your win Judith...love & light...^WW^

Susan Ashley

Date: 6/26/2018 9:31:00 PM

Wow! Judy, your poem is as emotionally powerful as it is poetically beautiful. Such captivating and intense imagery in so few lines. A dramatic and excellent write. Belated congratulations on your wonderful win my N.E. friend! Warmest wishes.. ~Susan