Renegades

Wooed and wedded with a devil's kiss 
the renegades are here, not blessed 
on any heaven's list nor bedded 
in the womb of common decency. 

Men are bleeding, truth and beauty 
losing their validity. Legless, heartless, 
headless, mindless stark insanity. 

Humanity withers; people are reeling, 
dealing their brothers, stealing 
another look over their shoulders, 
trust but a fantasy, justice a dream.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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Collins Avatar
December 20, 2012 at 10:32 AM
Another gem, dear Keith. I see them looking over their shoulders, waiting to get what they seem to deserve. love, Kathy
Bauer Avatar
December 10, 2012 at 6:36 PM
hey keith! wow, this is dark, indeed, but so beautifully written. i love the sneaky rhymes you've included ("wedded" and "bedded," especially!)
Nickle Read Avatar
December 10, 2012 at 2:15 PM
Bravo, a very apt poem for the times, and beautifully put, great words. Read ;{>
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