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Silence Felled

Silence Felled

Lurking in dark corners
The swamp stirs in the night
As the deceiver rises
Begging to share his illusions might

Only behind the veil
Does he let his murky words sail
Deceiving the lady of the house
While he runs like a little mouse

He drinks a mans ale
Then double crosses once stale
Armies can’t fight the silent one
He hides in the corners of your mind

Draw blood with your pen
Let him flow towards the hither end
The skeleton can’t do much with his quill
Stabbed of his devious will
Copyright © | Year Posted 2017


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Date: 2/21/2020 8:24:00 PM
Will, there be a reply, I wonder . . .
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Date: 8/1/2017 8:56:00 AM
This has a wizard of oz feel to it. ;0)
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Date: 7/31/2017 2:54:00 PM
excellent I fav it.....Seren
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Date: 7/31/2017 4:12:00 AM
- Very good written, Arthur - Provides a chilling sense - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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Date: 7/31/2017 2:00:00 AM
Clever write ... The figures lurking in dark ... Superb ...
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Date: 7/28/2017 4:07:00 PM
Hello Arthur, This verse is truly superb!! Very descriptive imagery which exudes a very subtle and powerful metaphorical picture. I believe Silent One would like this one immensely. I know I do. A FAVE!! Cheers and Best, Gary
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Date: 7/19/2017 4:35:00 PM
Muskets at dawn? Or a word war to the end?
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Date: 7/14/2017 8:54:00 AM
What an intense read Victor A bit dark a bit ominous but wonderfully written.
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Date: 7/8/2017 10:22:00 AM
Very chilling imagery Arthur - I wouldn't want to read this after a moonlight walk in a graveyard!:-( hugs Jan xx
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Date: 7/8/2017 8:42:00 AM
Never drink another man's ale unless offered...now off with your head.
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Date: 7/8/2017 7:31:00 AM
Interesting, as to what is going on?
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Date: 7/8/2017 2:20:00 AM
That title is captivating. Yes, silence fells, felled. It can be extremely painful. Your last stanza is a gem.
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Date: 7/7/2017 9:31:00 PM
A bit of Game of Thrones Arthur, well done..
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