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Look Closely

Look closely between the bars. Look at pain, angst, hunger businesses idled. A prison enough -- her empty salon. Bills mount up employees look elsewhere for work. "Law's broken; I've spoken - Jail!" I see blind men, Look closely. May 8, 2020

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Andrea Dietrich

Date: 5/12/2020 4:39:00 PM

yes, lots and lots of craziness is going on. What an excellent form to use for this kind of poem!

Reason A. Poteet
Date: 5/12/2020 9:04:00 PM

It is a great form, rather like a form for free verse, sort of. I have written two yalto thus far and will keep it in mind for use again. Thanks, Andrea, I'll have to find your samples.

Reason A. Poteet

Date: 5/11/2020 5:06:00 PM

P.S. Although this judge has rescinded his order and the "victim" has been released from jail, the problem exists elsewhere... blind judgment in times of crisis. This coronavirus is messing with our minds. PS: Note: Events of 5/25/2020.