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
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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December 11, 2016 at 5:29 AM
Hi Larry, You've penned a good dark write. Congratulations on your win. It was well deserved:-) Alexis
White Avatar
December 11, 2016 at 12:10 AM
Deep, dark, and satisfaction I feel there too. Congratulations!
Bradfield Avatar
December 11, 2016 at 12:13 AM
Thank you, Darren. Interesting format isn't it?
Allison Avatar
December 10, 2016 at 6:53 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
Bradfield Avatar
December 10, 2016 at 11:45 PM
Thank you kindly, Jan! I enjoyed the format..hope it catches on. Thanks for the placement...Larry
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December 8, 2016 at 5:36 AM
Sinister and dark, you captured the feeling in so few words. Good luck with the contest Larry.
Bradfield Avatar
December 10, 2016 at 11:46 PM
Thank you, Paloma P..!
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