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The Drunken Stain

a sadness seeps into the soul
where sanctity is living
caused by the heart's fondest desire 
for human love 
not given 

a dance on passion's summer night
in bonded moves preciseness
with risk of life in full moonlight
by drunk hands fools are driven

final pronouncement of demise
departure and defeat
makes salt-rivers of dry eyes
whose agony it seeks

and in a voiceless, muted cry
of unrequited pain
will ne’er be heard in loud disturb
as silent pride maintains
a hopeful stance,
another chance to cleanse
the drunken stain

12/2/2022


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Date: 12/25/2022 4:46:00 PM
A powerful poem, Janis. Happy holidays to you and your loved ones ~ Happy New Year!
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Date: 12/2/2022 4:34:00 AM
Wow such a beautifully written poem Janis….very touching! Debx
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Janis Medders Tobechi
Date: 12/2/2022 6:38:00 AM
Thanks, and blessings, Deb. Janis

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