Silence

I cannot in all honesty 
Pretend that all is well 
Or that all will be swell 
That would only be a travesty 
It would be better to gather courage 
And to stand up against this outrage!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2013

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Deschler Avatar
August 14, 2013 at 2:24 PM
A very honest and true and emotional poem! Well done! And, thank you so much for your nice comments on my poem "For No One But Me".
Kithinji Avatar
October 1, 2013 at 2:44 AM
Kelly, Eileen, as always very supportive.
Manassian Avatar
August 11, 2013 at 3:43 PM
Great write....Takes courage!!!!
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