Prisoner

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* Fictional write inspired by the contest.

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

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Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 12/15/2019 11:38:00 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.

Alexis Y.
Date: 12/15/2019 5:51:00 PM

Hi Jennifer, I really appreciate such a kind comment. Same to you my dear friend from across the pond:-) Alexis

Funom Makama

Date: 11/15/2019 8:39:00 AM

Amazing! Amazing! So amazing. So deep, my senses are pulled out to tick a yes in every line. Great work friend.

Freddie Robinson Jr.

Date: 11/9/2019 10:48:00 AM

WoW! Short right cross truth TKO! This triumphant poem speaks for the powerless, Alexis. Excellent poetry. Love and hugs forever.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 11/8/2019 7:23:00 PM

I am glad to see it's only fictional. Nice one for the contest.

Winged Warrior

Date: 11/7/2019 7:49:00 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)

Heidi Sands

Date: 11/6/2019 11:09:00 PM

A powerful poem of truth about those who do get stuck in those situations for life. Well done Alexis! :)

Jan Allison

Date: 11/6/2019 6:06:00 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