Ferocious

The blood- so much of it upon the floor
of that small cell - was all that remained
of fury in a prison hell.
The guards could find no weapons,
for what they'd missed was this:
the slaughter had been
wrought simply by
a female
inmate's
fists.


For the Poem that time forgot 2 Poetry Contest of silent one
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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A  Avatar
December 22, 2015 at 3:30 PM
Andrea, Congrats on your win. WUV **SKAT**
Roper Avatar
December 22, 2015 at 11:53 AM
Oh, Wow! I did read it you made me interested in reading. Who is this about? I do like the write and congratulations on you win dear friend
Tor Avatar
December 22, 2015 at 6:55 AM
Those fist can do some damage. Congratulations Andrea on your win.
Yvonne Avatar
November 1, 2014 at 9:57 PM
See that is what I was telling you earlier when I get arrested they put me in the women's jail because well what I said about me and the L word. Brilliant Etheree.
Pickett Avatar
February 22, 2014 at 11:45 AM
The Etheree is a fun form. Well done I enjoyed this..Asavvy1
Merryman Avatar
February 22, 2014 at 10:05 AM
Excellent etheree, Andrea! Strong visual impact. Congrats on this being a featured poem. Love, Kim
Maverick Avatar
February 18, 2014 at 6:14 PM
Congratulations on your write being featured here Andrea..'
Horne Avatar
June 7, 2011 at 12:31 PM
Crikey- scary lady!
Austin Avatar
June 30, 2010 at 2:47 PM
WOW! Some tough gal! Did you really visit? The Museum of Modern Art is in New York City - a real great museum. Love, Dave
Chachere Avatar
March 21, 2010 at 6:11 PM
wow. thats pretty scary. i hear that women in prison are more violent than men in their prison. but i don't believe it. i think it would be the same. by the way, the fact that i am a younger poet, doing limericks, i might have a different sense of humor at times, and they will be mostly, a bit "too" nasty.lol so i think i should work on another form for now, like a drama monologue. thanks for the advice. have a wonderful night.(: -Always&Forever Lynette
A  Avatar
March 19, 2010 at 6:13 PM
creative to write something after watching something... liked it a bunch... it's raw... you did good at absorbing it then letting us see it through your words
Culverhouse Avatar
January 23, 2010 at 3:04 PM
tough subject, such rage. How do some people get that way? I would guess that they have been mistreated at some time.
Winter Avatar
January 18, 2010 at 11:00 AM
wow, and yikes! you are awesome with this form. soup mail. : ))
Dufresne Avatar
January 16, 2010 at 7:06 PM
Andrea! They were hard enough right side up! : ) .Great message to be shown. Well done. -Robert
Echo Avatar
January 14, 2010 at 7:34 AM
This is a really good one.
Smith Avatar
January 13, 2010 at 9:27 AM
good write, i never liked prisons much, there are many different kinds.
Nunn Avatar
January 12, 2010 at 11:40 AM
Prison is a very scary place, then here in Arizona with the Mexican Mafia...it is even worse..I have one today called Arsenic, kind of a long these lines...this one was a good write..Danny
Meade Stephenson Avatar
January 12, 2010 at 11:05 AM
Prisons are very scary...and dangerous. You have portrayed it very well here Andrea....intense. Thanks so much for sharing and for taking the time to read my writes. Many thanks too for your always kind comments and words of encouragement. All is deeply appreciated! Have a blessed day~Mary
Hilliker Avatar
January 11, 2010 at 7:13 PM
You're right. The prison system is very scary. I pray none of us have to experience it. It's so sad how much rage some people have bottled up inside them. Great write. Thanks for sharing.
George   Avatar
January 11, 2010 at 2:47 PM
The title is so appropriate,Andrea. To be that filled with rage can only make wonder what has happened in their life. Powerful writing. Yes! I have 3 novels in various stages of disarray, but I wish to complete 'A journey of Roses and Thorns' first. I think it is a necessary step in allowing me to complete the others. Love, Lainie
Devonshire Avatar
January 11, 2010 at 2:42 PM
Frightening to think of the conditions in women's prisons. You have me shaking at the thought. Powerful write, Andrea! Love, Carolyn
Fraser Avatar
January 11, 2010 at 2:24 PM
I have seen some programmes on women in prisons in America, golly > some look tougher than guys > kool piece Andrea >> James
Sheart Avatar
January 11, 2010 at 12:36 PM
Andrea, this is scary and I imagine that in prison it's too a fight for survival just like it is on the streets. Especially if you get involved with the wrong group of people. This sent chills through my spine. Excellelnt write my friend. It is very thought provoking......Love Light Patty
K. Avatar
January 11, 2010 at 9:17 AM
This is pretty chilling, Andrea--didn't expect that ending, but I guess anything can really happen in real life, especially when strong emotions are involved...your write definitely showed the harsh reality in prisons...thanks for sharing this...
Orozco Avatar
January 11, 2010 at 9:04 AM
its really sad. =( thnx for sharing this with us u are an awesome writter- edward
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