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Reverse Midas Touch

He has Midas touch in reverse Lost is mercy, lost are morals Everything he touches gets worse Cruel wars and senseless quarrels He thinks himself higher, greater He has Midas touch in reverse A despicable dictator Ideals and methods perverse No king, just a man with a curse Of evil, hate. No discussion. He has Midas touch in reverse Hope for peace before more rush in We stand with those he thinks as foes Those he cannot turn nor coerce Who fight a war they never chose He has Midas touch in reverse Dec 19, 2022 This or That Vol 15 Contest Title Chosen: Reverse Midas Touch Sponsor: Edward Ibeh

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Edward Ibeh

Date: 1/18/2023 1:58:00 PM

Wonderful penning, Hat:-) I enjoyed reading. Congratulations on your win in my contest!

Hat Bueckert
Date: 1/18/2023 6:22:00 PM

Much appreciated, thank you for hosting it was a fun contest

Vijay Pandit

Date: 1/18/2023 1:50:00 PM

Your opening lines spell the essence of your theme for me: Lost is mercy, lost are morals Everything he touches gets worse Cruel wars and senseless quarrels. Aptly done, Hat, in spirit of the contest theme. Congrats on your podium win.

Hat Bueckert
Date: 1/18/2023 6:21:00 PM

Thank you :)