Stigma

Frightful feelings flush his face,
damned to dance with his disgrace,
stigma stained though sight unseen,
damaged days depress, demean.

Silent secrets simmer, sulk,
hardened hairy heartless hulk,
oracle of all obscene,
decoy demons daunt his dreams.

Witless words waging war,
baleful bully, beastly bore,
cancer catches in his craw,
fury was his fatal flaw.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2008

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Mason Avatar
January 3, 2009 at 9:46 AM
Profound write here, Danielle!! I've always felt that anger and stress were the gateway for cancer and you've expressed that just beautifully here. Great writing!!
Weber Avatar
December 31, 2008 at 1:44 PM
This proves a fun and engaging read, Danielle! The final stanza strikes a proper chord of physical manifestation of toxic rage. The playfulness masks a deeper message that resounds. Great work, Danielle! Warm regards, John.
Fawcett Avatar
December 31, 2008 at 8:48 AM
Outstanding alliteration in an artfully crafted piece of poetry. Great write. Love, Nigel
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