Duplex

Villain

Caged in
boxed-in
in love
with a
villain

Handcuff
to evil
nowhere
to run
away

Turned light
to dim
fond of
stealing
peace; joy
 
Closed hand
bruised face
regret
repeat
please stop

Thoughts of
slaying
villain
escape
bondage
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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Y. Avatar
December 11, 2016 at 4:49 AM
Hi Patrice, Congratulations on your winning write: -) Alexis
Jackson Avatar
December 11, 2016 at 9:12 AM
Thank you Alexis... God bless
White Avatar
December 11, 2016 at 12:20 AM
Coming back to you with congratulations!
Jackson Avatar
December 11, 2016 at 3:51 AM
Thank you Darren... God bless...
Allison Avatar
December 10, 2016 at 7:16 PM
Many congrats on your top spot Patrice:-) I found your imagery quite chilling in this sad poem:-( hugs Jan xx
Jackson Avatar
December 10, 2016 at 8:31 PM
Thank you Jan I really appreciate your response and honesty... God bless
White Avatar
December 8, 2016 at 1:08 PM
Owww, that is recognizable, caged without a cage, painful strong poem.... Good luck in the contest
Jackson Avatar
December 8, 2016 at 1:46 PM
Thank you Darren White I really appreciate your feed back...
Gupta Avatar
December 8, 2016 at 9:23 AM
A nice Duplex ... best wishes ...
Jackson Avatar
December 8, 2016 at 9:46 AM
Thank you Probir... God bless
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