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like the assailant's knife 
it slices, pierces 
sometimes severs an artery 
then leaves
the most beautiful 
scar

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Darlene De Beaulieu

May 26, 2019 at 1:12 PM

Hello Richard Evens, how are you today? I I like this poem. Yes poetry does leave a beautiful scar. have a nice day my friend.

Richard Evans

December 28, 2020 at 8:57 PM

Thanks again Darlene.

Susan Ashley

February 13, 2019 at 8:12 PM

Richard, I enjoy listening to your beautifully poetic voice as much as I enjoy discovering the passionate heart of your soulful poetry. Such stirring emotion describes it well in this amazing piece. Warmest wishes always, my friend.. ~Susan

Richard Evans

February 15, 2019 at 12:51 AM

Susan thank you for your kind words and support. It means a lot. Best wishes to you...……………..peace!

Ronald A. Williams

October 14, 2017 at 7:36 PM

Very good visual and straight to the point.

Richard Evans

October 15, 2017 at 7:15 AM

Thanks Ron. The direction of this poem changed at least three times. It felt like the wind. Thanks again...............peace!

Edward Mccall

September 25, 2017 at 8:57 AM

So true Richard poetry is like that sometimes another enjoyable read thank you for sharing.

Richard Evans

September 25, 2017 at 8:54 PM

Edward I was writing things down you know. It's as if the poem found me instead of me finding the poem. Crazy right? Thanks so much for stopping bye..................peace!

Darlene De Beaulieu

September 22, 2017 at 12:36 PM

Hello Richard,I have always love poetry for the longest time. if i am not reading poetry, i am writing poetry. I enjoy poetry it is part of me. Have a nice day my friend.

Richard Evans

September 22, 2017 at 6:12 PM

Me to Darlene, me to. Thanks for your support...........peace!