Moment of Truth

the hammer falls
setting the pendulum in motion
a moment of truth
after a long silence
held together
by a single bated breath



AP: Honorable Mention 2021
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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Dietrich Avatar
October 18, 2018 at 6:18 PM
Profoundness housed in simplicity.
Gauthier Avatar
October 18, 2018 at 9:23 PM
Thanks for your lovely visit and comment, Andrea.
Nance Avatar
October 18, 2018 at 6:13 PM
I like this, well said :)
Gauthier Avatar
October 18, 2018 at 9:23 PM
Thanks for your lovely visit and comment, Casarah.
Cunningham Avatar
October 18, 2018 at 1:07 PM
As they say over here, the penny has dropped. Tom.
Gauthier Avatar
October 18, 2018 at 2:22 PM
Thanks for your visit and comment, Tom.
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