Maudlin Melodies

The whimper of a defenseless child weak and haunting can fill the cup, of melancholy to age a grail of tears. The squeal most animal like as heart is pierced by betrayal a declaration ..almost too real. The bawl of hunger and indignity the red-faced rage of entitlement, the dry-eyed warning hail of men from battlements, so many, variations, so many wet displays, so many maudlin melodies of man and his betrayal…
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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September 30, 2011 at 4:24 PM
Thoughtful words penned here.Congrats Debbie on your win in the contest of Brian.
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September 30, 2011 at 4:20 PM
Very emotive and expressive work..Congrats on your win..Sara
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September 30, 2011 at 11:52 AM
Congrats Debbie on your HM .. enjoy special honor luv..
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September 30, 2011 at 10:09 AM
Good morning and congratulations on your win in the "Verse" contest Debbie. Love, Carol
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August 1, 2011 at 1:25 PM
Very well written but so sad!. Best wishes in the contest*cheers*
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July 31, 2011 at 11:29 PM
For the children I do weep Debbie, who suffer, from hunger to the loss of their loved ones. Sad to know suffering continues for them, when so many can help, yet ignor their cries. A sentimental write dear poet, sad, but I enjoyed it. Have a beautiful night my friend...much love, james
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July 31, 2011 at 8:54 PM
wheeew you went deep on me with this one sista awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! my favorite line "weak and haunting can fill the cup, of melancholy to age a grail of tears." that was truly genius!!!!!!!!!!7up
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