Negative Tier

Aroused by denial,
Disturbing thoughts prevail,
Wishing reprisal,
Hostility unveiled.

Sharpened words uncover
The mask in place.
Extreme emotions hover,
Seen in your face.

Venom grows inside,
Feeding the fire,
Where poison resides,
In the skeptic’s lair
Copyright © | Year Posted 2006

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Schlesinger-Fleming Avatar
August 23, 2024 at 8:01 AM
congratulations on your poem being featured on the Poetry Soup homepage. I look forward to reading more of your poetry.
Agustin Avatar
December 9, 2023 at 2:47 AM
Thanks for sharing this... exposing your thoughts through your unique poetic style. Meanwhile, I greet you with the love of the Lord, expressed by John 3:16 of the Bible, "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." Be blessed.
Maverick Avatar
November 11, 2022 at 11:13 PM
Such destructive energies, that many of us Know of ' & have been effected by: best to Turn away from their soulless pull Seek Jesus, not the manufactured one ' But your own personal redeemer ' All blessings.'
Seeker Avatar
August 14, 2022 at 4:12 AM
Very well penned, enjoyed the read ~ written in 2006, I perceive
D. Avatar
February 12, 2022 at 9:06 AM
Well written!
Mcgee Avatar
May 15, 2021 at 11:20 AM
Powerful images you have created with these stanzas...I had to read twice. Congrats on your selection here.
Bangalee Avatar
November 28, 2020 at 9:52 PM
excellent the last stanza; beautifully composed; I enjoyed
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March 2, 2012 at 9:10 PM
janet Congratulations on your poem featured this week...have a Nice one...pd
Brown Avatar
February 27, 2012 at 5:42 AM
Congratulations on your poetry being featured this week Janet. Love, Carol
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