Rock-N-Roll Sanctity

Acid rock twilight-zone trip tunes
edged in freaked heavy-metal screech

sandpaper wrapping entombing raw youth
scarce comfort from words thinly preached.

Promise, faith, determination
stretched beyond a mere beseech

rainbow storms midst arid sand dunes
tsunamis of love's rampant truth. 

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AC/DC: a rock band - pioneers of heavy metal
BC/AD:  respectively, the time before and after the resurrection according to the Christian tradition
Rhyme scheme: AC/DC.... bc, ad..
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Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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August 25, 2011 at 9:13 AM
Congrats Nancy on your HM in Debbie's contest...very nice poem.
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August 24, 2011 at 12:49 AM
Very cool poem, Nancy! And I definitely enjoyed your rhyme scheme, very witty of you to do that! Congrats & Way to go!! :D
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August 23, 2011 at 4:07 PM
Congrats Nancy on your HM in the contest.. enjoy super honor for excellent poetry luv..
Brown Avatar
August 23, 2011 at 2:15 PM
Congratulations on your placement in Debbie Guzzi's "AC DC AD BC" contest Nancy. Love, Carol
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August 23, 2011 at 2:04 PM
Congrats on your win in this fine contest..Sara
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August 23, 2011 at 12:54 PM
I haven't been on Soup for a day or so and have just seen all the contest results I've missed! Please excuse this quick message of congratulations - well done on all your wins : )
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August 4, 2011 at 11:12 PM
Interesting poem. I like the wording. Its pretty unique.
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August 4, 2011 at 8:05 AM
Dear new poet friend Nancy IF this is the band ACDC please make a note to that effect on the bottom of the verse example * ACDC the rock band [if not please note which acronym was your inspiration] & give me a few more lines for me the longer the better ;) [tips from the judge LOL] what you have done IS very good! Light & Love
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August 3, 2011 at 12:46 AM
A trippy trip! Vibrant emotional expression, a rainbow storming amidst arid sand dunes, what a thought :)
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