Wendy Watson Poet Rhyme

Enslaved

Drained of every drop of pride she cups her hands in vain
As eyes seek to escape her haunting gaze.
Gaunt and pale, her spirits crushed, young mind and body slain,
Existence is one long and dreary haze.

Sometimes in her dreamlike state she sees another life
Where happiness and peace walked hand in hand,
There a young girl freely plays, no thoughts of future strife,
So many future hopes and dreams were planned.

Destined, so it seemed, to suffer countless human woes,
False hope came in angelic sweet disguise,
So now enslaved, addicted, she is helpless to abstain;
The girl who begs while inwardly she cries,

And one more grieving Mother sadly sighs
As demons recommence their evil lies.

28.08.19

'Eight word challenge contest' sponsored by Emile Pinet'

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Janice Canerdy October 1, 2020 at 7:44 PM Wendy, a big CONGRATS on your win! Janice

Connie Marcum Wong September 1, 2019 at 6:27 AM Wow Wendy, this is a profound and powerful piece! It is so deserving of your bronze medal! Congratulations! : ) xxoo Wendy Watson February 15, 2020 at 11:53 AM The constant source of encouragement! Thank you so much, Connie.

Eve Roper August 31, 2019 at 10:38 PM Great way of using your words, Wendy, congratulations on your 3rd place win. Hugs Eve Wendy Watson February 15, 2020 at 11:52 AM Thanks for the kind feedback, Eve.

Emile Pinet August 31, 2019 at 8:06 AM Congratulations Wendy, your poem has placed "Third" in my PoetrySoup contest. Well done my friend, Emile. Wendy Watson February 15, 2020 at 11:52 AM Thank you for the challenge and placement, Emile.

Chris Green August 28, 2019 at 1:33 PM Very dark lonely but such a well written piece. This was fantastic Wendy. This one touched me inside, gave me a chill. That is a good thing. Best wishes in the contest. Wendy Watson February 15, 2020 at 11:51 AM Thank you for taking the time to read and give such a meaningful comment, Chris.