Shame

Shame
My foe
you make me
cover my face
when I`m being mocked and 
lashed with virulent words,
My legs wobble on the street,
heart racing with unfathomed fear
as if stranded on ~land of vipers,
Unperturbed zeal for success covers you.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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Horne Avatar
May 15, 2012 at 10:46 AM
powerful piece. Many congrats on all your wins : )
Onclaud Avatar
May 14, 2012 at 10:47 AM
wow, a descriptive, brazen write that catches my attention all the way, olu... greeat stuff!..:) huggs!
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