Harold Shipman

A mental void, uncaring stance Was it greed or was it askance? Always those that confess To having the answers, Yet he fools all of them The noose his only friend.
© Harry J Horsman 2022
Copyright © | Year Posted 2022

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Deo Avatar
September 29, 2022 at 11:43 PM
It takes courage to speak truth to WICKEDNESS. SHALOM Shalom my Friend, & ThanX fir your visits, comments, heart & brain. Anil
Dietrich Avatar
September 25, 2022 at 9:01 PM
Good one, Harry. I did not even know who he was at first. Congrats on well deserved win.
Baker Avatar
September 13, 2022 at 4:52 PM
Congrats on your winning poem, Harry. Well written and well said. Have a great week, my friend! Bill
Proxenos Avatar
September 8, 2022 at 1:53 AM
Harold Shipman, deserved all he got, what a mentally deranged character, an oxygen thief. Excellent poetry my dear friend and huge congratulations on your very deserved win. Hugs and blessings Jennifer.
George Avatar
September 4, 2022 at 9:15 PM
'The noose his only friend'..... this explains everything. Brevity, thy name is wit. What all we said in long winded words, you have summarized in the minimum . Congratulations harry on your win.
Tor Avatar
September 4, 2022 at 2:42 AM
Harry great theme and point made my friend. Exceptional piece that is clever.
Peck Avatar
September 3, 2022 at 10:44 AM
Your free verse is great, Harry. Love the phrases ~ uncaring stance...or was it askance. Congratulations!
Alex Avatar
September 3, 2022 at 1:23 AM
Terrible friend, at the end. Beautifully written. Congratulations!
Poet Avatar
September 2, 2022 at 2:01 PM
Smart contest entry, Harry. Even if humans are capable of evil, we do not pass judgment on them. As a result of what God has in store for Shipman, he will meet his just and rightful end at some point in the future.
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September 2, 2022 at 12:16 PM
A man supposed to help the sick, turned out to be the sickest of the lot Harry, his homemade/prison noose turned out to be a great cure for him, you describe very well the empty mindset of a psychopath, all the best for contest, cheers David
Kendrick Avatar
September 2, 2022 at 6:03 AM
Sad that this man who was intelligent enough to become a doctor used his life in such a destructive way. I enjoyed reading this contest entry and reads like a good contender to me. Way to go. Thank you for sharing and for visiting my page. Sara
Pandit Avatar
September 2, 2022 at 5:47 AM
His portrait--well conveyed, Harry.
Buhagiar Avatar
September 2, 2022 at 2:52 AM
A human can be evil. However, I have a policy not to judge. God will do that, and Shipman will get his just desserts.
Cunningham Avatar
September 1, 2022 at 11:32 PM
Clever man who was unhinged. Tom
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