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Ode To Odd

Hail, all you freaks of nature, come Display your oddities, exotic ones disfigured maladies to fascinate and stun! Your grand exhibits marvel and attract curious crowds that look and gawk and gasp while inside you are crying, outwardly you act. Come, see a strange display, half woman and half man a bearded lady, conjoined twins, a small dwarf upon a stand micro cephalic women, dressed like dolls, a snake man without hands. You outcasts of society who lead a lonely life abused, misused, confused, and often fraught with strife take heart, the God who made you has you in His sight. Written on 5/7/2017

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Date: 5/29/2017 5:37:00 PM
Many years ago there was a movie called "Nightmare Alley" starring Tyrone Power. (WAY before your time) Your poem recalls with great dark quality the sadness of the "odd" assembly -but gives rise to the promise all humanity seeks. Well done. :)
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Laura Leiser
Date: 5/29/2017 7:10:00 PM
I'll have to watch that movie, Margaret. I also saw an old movie called "Freaks" which was sad but well done. Thanks for your comments!
Date: 5/22/2017 8:58:00 AM
Laura congratulations on your win in my contest
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Laura Leiser
Date: 5/22/2017 9:19:00 AM
Thank you, Constance :)
Date: 5/10/2017 5:09:00 PM
Hi Laura , Beautiful write , I was thinking about a film I have watched many times and boy do I cry :' Elephant Man ' black and white film :)))hugs
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Laura Leiser
Date: 5/10/2017 8:48:00 PM
Yes, that is a heartbreaker of a film...I could only watch it once. Thanks for your comments, Niall!
Date: 5/9/2017 8:34:00 AM
It is sad what people submitted these people to. Very well expressed.
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Laura Leiser
Date: 5/9/2017 10:00:00 PM
Thank you, Richard...it is sad. :(
Date: 5/7/2017 11:08:00 PM
I see a winner here. GL in the contest.
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Laura Leiser
Date: 5/7/2017 11:26:00 PM
Thanks, Janis...we'll see. :)

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