Sam

Sam, 
A man, 
A good man
Is now tainted
We judge by the shallow sketches painted;

 In the crimson, pallid, and cobalt dream,
The devil scheme,
A mean plan.
God bless …
Sam   

Male, 
A sex, 
A pretext.
Man is a lie.
Behind closed doors great heroes often cry.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Dietrich Avatar
August 6, 2010 at 10:00 PM
Congratulations on your fine win, Sam. LUv, Andrea
Horsman Avatar
August 5, 2010 at 8:27 AM
congrats on your win in the contest, enjoyed this poem. Harry
Brown Avatar
August 5, 2010 at 5:54 AM
Congratulations Earle on your win in Jared Picket's contest "Tetractys". Love, Carol
Cwiak Avatar
August 5, 2010 at 4:39 AM
Congrats on your win in the contest with this intriguing entry. Dan C
Roberts Avatar
August 4, 2010 at 9:35 PM
good one, congrats on your win
Freeman Avatar
August 4, 2010 at 9:29 PM
Congratulations, Earle. On your second place. Agape, Moses
Arteaga Avatar
August 4, 2010 at 8:11 PM
i really enjoyed reading this poem congrats, fav
Mehta Avatar
August 4, 2010 at 7:30 PM
Congrats on the win, Earle
Sweetheart Avatar
August 4, 2010 at 6:13 PM
Big congrats Earle on your winning poem in Jared's contest with this amazing write and super win tonight.. enjoy.. with luv..
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