Notes About The Poem

* Fictional write inspired by the contest.

Prisoner

I've been in  prison for most of my life,
Not man made bars, I'm an abused wife.







Inspired By Epigram Contest
11-06/19
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

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December 15, 2019 at 11:38 AM
Hi Alexis, just went through your poems, this one is so true, and so sad! People think abuse is only physical, mental abuse is as bad if not worse. May you have a blessed Christmas my dear friend - love from across the vast oceans! Jennifer.
Y. Avatar
December 15, 2019 at 5:51 PM
Hi Jennifer, I really appreciate such a kind comment. Same to you my dear friend from across the pond:-) Alexis
Makama Avatar
November 15, 2019 at 8:39 AM
Amazing! Amazing! So amazing. So deep, my senses are pulled out to tick a yes in every line. Great work friend.
Robinson Jr. Avatar
November 9, 2019 at 10:48 AM
WoW! Short right cross truth TKO! This triumphant poem speaks for the powerless, Alexis. Excellent poetry. Love and hugs forever.
Dietrich Avatar
November 8, 2019 at 7:23 PM
I am glad to see it's only fictional. Nice one for the contest.
Warrior Avatar
November 7, 2019 at 7:49 AM
The thought of someone touching a hair on my sis...why I'd &^#$@#$# ^$%$#@! &*^%^%$...thank god it's fictional Alex...and a prayer for those women that it is a reality...all women should be treated with kindness and respect...love ya sis...^WW^ :o)
Sands Avatar
November 6, 2019 at 11:09 PM
A powerful poem of truth about those who do get stuck in those situations for life. Well done Alexis! :)
Allison Avatar
November 6, 2019 at 6:06 PM
aww such a sad scene and it is unfortunately true in some cases - so few words say so much Alexis, into my faves:-( hugs Jan xx
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