The Bound Slave

Clothed in loin cloth,
In a naked...languid pose:
His hands bound behind his waist.

Tension bursts his definition,
His bulging muscles strain:
As he struggles...attempting,
To loosen the bonds...
That hold him captive.





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Inspired by the Bound Slave
By Michelangelo
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Chircop Avatar
February 11, 2010 at 2:55 PM
This poem makes me wanna get lose of all the pressure around,all the chains of life and be set free of all the trouble in the world..Excellent..Charma
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February 11, 2010 at 5:49 AM
A painting in words...well done (as usual), Raul.
Sweetheart Avatar
February 11, 2010 at 5:22 AM
An all too frequent sight in days gone by .. u have captured so well in your words today Raul.. thankxxx so very much for your wonderful B.B. King contest and for choosing my Showmanship as one of your winners.. I am truly honored and proud of this win.. thankxxx for your dedication to the contests and the precision with which u uphold the standards of judging.. appreciate your expertise' .. congrats to all your winners ... luv.. Linda-Marie..
Pickett Avatar
February 11, 2010 at 4:31 AM
Wonderful poetry today Raul.....:JP]
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