Notes About The Poem

Ill Will

Too ponderous of a weight
To carry on one's shoulders
Slowly metastasizing
Cancer on one's soul


 

Submitted for May Premier 8 Any 4 Or 5 Line Form,On Any Theme Poetry Contest 
Sponsor: Brian Strand
04/18/2019
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Ashley Avatar
May 28, 2019 at 7:28 PM
Indeed! You captured the essence of the destructive nature of ill will with your potent and creative pen, Edward. Congratulations on your excellent win. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan
Ibeh Avatar
May 29, 2019 at 5:59 AM
Thank you for the lovely comments and visit, Susan:-)
Gauthier Avatar
May 28, 2019 at 5:50 PM
Well penned, Edward. Congrats on your podium finish.
Ibeh Avatar
May 29, 2019 at 5:58 AM
Thank you, Line:-)
Dietrich Avatar
May 28, 2019 at 5:37 PM
this is an awesome poem. A very well deserved win, sir. Congratulations
Ibeh Avatar
May 29, 2019 at 5:57 AM
Thank you, Andrea:-)
Hamilton Avatar
May 28, 2019 at 8:46 AM
An excellent write Edward, love the use of the word ponderous, congrats on a great win!
Ibeh Avatar
May 28, 2019 at 5:00 PM
Thank you so much, John:-)
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