On Tiptoe

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Qarinage
Created by Gregory R Barden - at least three verses of the following rhyme scheme, ABBACCDD + Refrain, (the refrain repeats after every verse), with syllable counts of 10,5,5,10,5,5,11,11 + 6, (6 is the refrain), and the LAST verse must have an EXTRA line of rhyme (D, 11 syllables), and an extra line of refrain, (6 syllables), that is different but rhymes.

Innocence confronts a world that's corrupt, addicted to sin and thrill of the win, where suppressed emotions spew and erupt. Although naught is said innocence gets shed. And as children prepare for reality, trading fantasy dreams for hyperbole, time chases its shadow. But adolescence's adrenaline rush sets you free at last, no longer harassed you are the artist, and life is your brush. Loving all you see the world looks pretty. And yet, the strain of existence takes its toll, subconsciously weighing the worth of your soul time chases its shadow. Old age creeps up like a thickening fog, your tongue taste like dirt and your muscles hurt, you're as outdated as a catalog. Frustrated with youth searching for the truth, you can't believe you were once that naive. And although the time has come for you to leave, you doubt anyone will notice and or grieve. Time chases its shadow silently, on tiptoe. (Qarinage) 02/18/2020

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