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Fabric of Moral Decay

Swiftly faltering, the fabric that bonds
Bovarism intrudes, with stealth it hides
Conjuring depraved for all to bear oath
Longing for days past, dignity and pride

Severance now square, local youth here wage
Declining in part, our moral picture
Sheltering family with bitter cost
As decay increases so does stricture

September 22, 2020
Writing Challenge – Decay – Poetry Contest
Sponsor: Constance La France

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Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 10/2/2020 6:26:00 AM

- A interesting poem, Mark ... well done :) - Congratulations on your win :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Mark Koplin
Date: 10/2/2020 7:45:00 AM

I'm glad you think so, thank you very much Anne! :}

Eve Roper

Date: 9/29/2020 9:56:00 PM

Well written verse, Mark. Congratulations on your win! Hugs Eve

Mark Koplin
Date: 9/30/2020 4:40:00 AM

Thank you Eve!

Sigrid Ermine

Date: 9/29/2020 5:46:00 PM

Greetings, Mark. Congratulations on your Win.! While I understand the overtone of your poem. Observation and warning of a lurid society, I had to look up the word bovarism. Then oddly (rather) discover this is my condition.... Wow, word warranted here.... Step one I suppose...!

Mark Koplin
Date: 9/30/2020 4:39:00 AM

Thank you Sigrid! I appreciate your comments and visit