Duplex

Not Me


Some mourned 
His death
Today -
Not me

Someone
Killed him
They say -
Not me

He stole
My wife
And laughed -
Not me

I fear 
Prison
That's why
Not me

His death 
Improved
This Earth 
Say I


He'll rot
in Hell
Godspeed -
Not me

12-7-16
For contest Duplex

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Alexis Y.

Date: 12/11/2016 5:29:00 AM

Hi Larry, You've penned a good dark write. Congratulations on your win. It was well deserved:-) Alexis

Darren White

Date: 12/11/2016 12:10:00 AM

Deep, dark, and satisfaction I feel there too. Congratulations!

Larry Bradfield
Date: 12/11/2016 12:13:00 AM

Thank you, Darren. Interesting format isn't it?

Jan Allison

Date: 12/10/2016 6:53:00 PM

I loved this one Larry - deep and dark but I have to say the 5th and 6th stanzas made me smile - I can understand the emotions you portrayed:-) Many congrats on your top spot:-) hugs Jan xx

Larry Bradfield
Date: 12/10/2016 11:45:00 PM

Thank you kindly, Jan! I enjoyed the format..hope it catches on. Thanks for the placement...Larry

Paloma P

Date: 12/8/2016 5:36:00 AM

Sinister and dark, you captured the feeling in so few words. Good luck with the contest Larry.

Larry Bradfield
Date: 12/10/2016 11:46:00 PM

Thank you, Paloma P..!