Yvette Lisa Ndlovu Poet Free verse

Guilty As Charged

I've been accused.
Blood, Death& Hate
The crimes to which 
my Words stand witness.

I've been accused.
Of imprisoning my smile
In the lock of a frown,
Drowning my laughter
in the tempest of unshed tears.

I've been accused.
Being doubtful
of the Benefit of the Doubt.
A life sentence
Chained to the Temple of the Almighty Cynic.

Under oath, I will confess.
It wasn't attempted murder nor theft
Rather Attempted Happiness.
The goal of an Ode to Merriment 
was soon forgot
As my thoughts drifted back to
The Gang Melancholy
And my pen scribbled(once again!)
Blood, Death& Hate.

Verdict: Guilty as Charged.

Y.L Ndlovu

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Skat A September 8, 2015 at 11:29 AM Yvette, enjoyed reading your poem today.... **SKAT

Elizabeth Patience Semende October 29, 2013 at 11:14 AM Hello Sis, u are so creative love your poems

Gerald Kithinji September 18, 2013 at 2:43 PM Reminds me of Basel Cellars Ode To Merriment. Well... I'm wine-inclined!

Eileen Manassian September 5, 2013 at 5:39 AM Great analogy of the court room scene! Deep meanings expressed....Great poem. Thanks for your visit to my work!

Jack Jordan September 4, 2013 at 6:47 PM The last stanza is so familiar. Powerful writing, Yvette... jack

Honestly J.T. September 4, 2013 at 3:42 PM Find a reason to smile. Good write

Jiril Clemons September 4, 2013 at 8:28 AM Dark, but passionate poem, Lisa. Beautifully written. Enjoyable overall. Check out some of mine. Might find some you like. Peace.

Joseph Matose September 4, 2013 at 6:37 AM Hie Sis. that's a beautiful poem I tell you. Keep on the fire. JM Joseph Matose September 17, 2013 at 1:05 PM Hie Yvette! Hope you're fine. I enjoy your poems. Keep up the flame!..JM

Richard Lamoureux September 4, 2013 at 6:26 AM You are very good, love this one. I am adding you to my favorite poets list. Also a 7rating it would be higher if there was a higher option.