That Pretty Young Stranger

It seems bloody retching but fatefully true
When somebody fetching is fatal for you
You flee from the danger but fractured you find
That pretty young stranger has captured your mind

Submitted to the Rithimus Divisa 7 Poetry Contest
From "Thru Maritime Miles"
Sponsored by Gregory R. Barden
September 29, 2020
Copyright © | Year Posted 2020

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Kauffman Avatar
October 2, 2020 at 9:56 AM
Great wisdom in rhyme along with subtle alliteration, Bryan! Congratulations on your winning placement.
Norton Avatar
October 3, 2020 at 12:46 AM
Thank you Sam. I do try.
Fowler Avatar
October 2, 2020 at 6:34 AM
Ah, love! Nicely penned Bryan. Congratulations on the win! Linda
Norton Avatar
October 3, 2020 at 12:45 AM
Thank you, Linda. Hope you read the full poem some day, if you wish. Take care
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