Downfall

I can't read the writing on the wall
The free hand print there is way too small
If I could just turn the volume up
I might find a way out of this cover up
But here I sit dissecting my downfall

Many were the voices who 
Spoke about the things they knew
The columns as they stood before
Now turned to rubble strewn on the floor
As suspicious whispers just grew and grew

Time will surely tell the truth and
Maybe video will become the sleuth
Meanwhile we'll just say our prayers
As they extend to be billionaires
Faith is now placed in our youth...and

Here I sit dissecting my downfall...yeah
Sitting here dissecting my downfall
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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La France Avatar
March 14, 2016 at 4:54 PM
Scott, congratulations on your win with this dark and powerful write, 7
Williams Avatar
March 21, 2016 at 10:15 PM
Thank you so much Broken.
Raven Avatar
March 14, 2016 at 2:04 PM
Hi Scott, Congratulations on your placement in the contest....Vlad
Williams Avatar
March 21, 2016 at 10:13 PM
Thank you, Vlad.
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March 13, 2016 at 10:38 AM
Scott, Congratulations on your win. Thank you so much for supporting my contest. Stop by my blog "Names on Poetry Soup" if you like. It would be nice to hear from you and all those who I honored with a placement. XOX ~LINDA~
Williams Avatar
March 13, 2016 at 10:34 PM
Linda, Thanks for including me in this great group of writers. I will definitely check out your blog. I can't wait to see it.
Dietrich Avatar
March 2, 2016 at 3:56 PM
Dark, sad and pessimistic. nonetheless, I really like it!
Williams Avatar
March 3, 2016 at 8:24 AM
Thanks Andrea. I always appreciate your words of encouragement.
La France Avatar
March 2, 2016 at 7:23 AM
Scott, I really like the darkness within your amazing write, and I am loving it 7 ~
Williams Avatar
March 2, 2016 at 7:32 AM
Thanks a lot BW.I appreciate your feedback.
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