Glimmer of Hope

Conception kept secret from all was her will
Piteous youth just unlucky caught imbecile
On the dismal threshold of despair and heartaches
Bloodstained rugrat born into poverty and shame till
Suckling infant in her arms maternal love suddenly awakes



AP: Honorable Mention 2025

Submitted on October 1, 2017 for contest RHYME TIME WITH 5 sponsored by LAURA LOO  -  RANKED 2ND
Copyright © | Year Posted 2017

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La France Avatar
October 12, 2017 at 7:01 AM
Line, CONGRATULATIONS on your placement with this amazing write!
Barden Avatar
October 10, 2017 at 11:04 PM
Wonderful working of the theme and words, Line - congrats on your win! :-)
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October 11, 2017 at 7:23 AM
Thank you Gregory. Appreciate your visit and note. Have a wonderful day!
Scars Avatar
October 10, 2017 at 6:02 AM
great poem lovely Line, thank you and congrats :)
Gauthier Avatar
October 10, 2017 at 1:45 PM
Thank you Laura Loo. Love your challenging contests.
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