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Saints and Sinners

Saint or sinner? - FOR OSCAR WILDE

It is a question, not a statement
But for your life the former didn't count
How they perceived you was more paramount
Oscar? How painful you had to bend

The lies and twists, the pain
How they made you betray yourself
And crawl through dust, and delve
Your grave, all you did feign.

You remain my hero, all I ever knew
I would never write my poetry,
Be openly gay, because, you see?
Saint nor sinner, that's how I see you.

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October 28, 2016

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Carol B. October 28, 2016 at 4:35 PM Fantastic poem :) Darren White October 28, 2016 at 5:44 PM Thank you!

Anisha Dutta October 28, 2016 at 9:18 AM Bold and brave. Congrats Darren White October 28, 2016 at 9:37 AM Thank you Anisha :)

Tim Smith October 28, 2016 at 8:50 AM It is a shame they had to hide who they were. Did you know it was illegal to be gay in England until 1967? Terrific poem Darren Darren White October 28, 2016 at 9:37 AM Yes.... It's something easily forgotten, isn't it? I knew indeed. I have read all he wrote and everything written about him, including the poems written by his lover. The Saints and Sinners quote he wrote is my favourite quote. Thanks Tim :)

Jan Allison October 28, 2016 at 8:24 AM He was an incredible talent with a great wit Darren I can see why he is your poetry hero. Hugs Jan xx Darren White October 28, 2016 at 8:29 AM Thanks Jan :) Hugs