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The Guilty Father

Lying in a prison cell bed, she hoped all fear and the secret would vanish
The night of her wedding forgotten now that she had killed her father in law

The horrors that curse her dreams this night
       awakes her with bleeding tears
                burning scars into cheeks

Despairing at the glow of the silver lit moon
        Not wanting to stir the monsters that taunt
                Nor the memories of guilt that surely will haunt
                         For in the dark lie secrets that loom

Revenge did not ease 
       The pain of violation
                The Tyrant she killed
                        Her husband still unaware
                                His father, the guilty one


DATE: 3/9/16
Challenge - Write One - Poetry Contest
Sponsored by: Broken Wings

Copyright © Laura Hay | Year Posted 2016

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James Inman Date: 9/16/2016 1:42:00 PM Laura, I initially smiled at the second line thinking about how many people say they want to kill their in-laws, but it is obviously a serious subject you have written so eloquently about. Dark secrets in someones dark life, well done. Login to Reply Laura Hay Date: 9/20/2016 4:54:00 AM Many thanks for your positive feedback James, much appreciated, warm regards, Laura.

Winged Warrior Date: 9/10/2016 7:29:00 AM Superbly done my friend Laura...and congrats!!!...god bless...^WW^ Login to Reply Laura Hay Date: 9/14/2016 10:34:00 AM Thank you kindly WW, warm regards, Laura.

Olusegun Arowolo Date: 9/10/2016 3:07:00 AM Congrats for this superb write...Very touching and well deserving.. Login to Reply Laura Hay Date: 9/14/2016 10:34:00 AM Much appreciate your feedback Olusegun! Warm regards, Laura.

Sandra Haight Date: 9/9/2016 3:38:00 PM Excellent write, Laura. I have seen the series, and this is a very powerful topic you so emotionally brought forth in your well-written poem. Congratulations on your fine win in the contest. Hugs, Sandra Login to Reply Laura Hay Date: 9/14/2016 10:33:00 AM Much appreciated Sandra, hope you've enjoyed this series as much as i have and a very topical storyline it is too. Warm regards, Laura.

Kim Rodrigues Date: 9/9/2016 1:13:00 PM Laura, this is chilling! Congrats! Login to Reply Laura Hay Date: 9/14/2016 10:32:00 AM Many thanks Kim!! Warm regards, Laura.

Constance La France Date: 9/9/2016 10:55:00 AM Laura, congratulations on your win in my contest with this deep and beautifully penned poem, I love the layout too ~ Login to Reply Laura Hay Date: 9/14/2016 10:32:00 AM Thank you so much BW!! I guess i underestimated myself with this, I certainly enjoyed this very challenging contest though and appreciate you chosing it in your top picks. Warm regards, Laura.

Paul Callus Date: 9/9/2016 10:00:00 AM This was no easy challenge, Laura, but you tackled it with a very capable pen and a fitting sad topic! I can't stand men who treat women badly! ~ Congratulations on placing first:) Warm regards // paul Login to Reply Laura Hay Date: 9/14/2016 10:29:00 AM Thanks Paul, it was a difficult challenge and i wasnt sure i'd done it justice, but feel good with the feedback received and of course the placing too! Warm regards, Laura.

Joseph May Date: 9/9/2016 9:26:00 AM Well penned Laura!...Congrats on your win.. Login to Reply Laura Hay Date: 9/9/2016 9:51:00 AM Thank you very much Joseph! Same to you, warm regards, Laura.

Beautiful Scars Date: 9/9/2016 7:41:00 AM ohhh. so deep, great flow lovely Laura...congrats on your top placement! :)-luloo Login to Reply Laura Hay Date: 9/9/2016 9:50:00 AM Thank you very much Luloo ;) warm regards, Laura.

Daniel Turner Date: 9/8/2016 7:51:00 AM Not a big fan of TV but from your description it is a very good write, Laura. We just don't realize how fortunate we are to live in a free country. I enjoyed the explanation and then I thoroughly enjoyed your well written poem. Good luck in contest. Login to Reply Laura Hay Date: 9/9/2016 9:46:00 AM Thank you so much Daniel, we are indeed fortunate! Warm regards, Laura.

Probir Gupta Date: 9/8/2016 5:48:00 AM A very good taking up the challenge ... the psychological features of the episode skilfully dealt with in a poem ... all the best ... Login to Reply Laura Hay Date: 9/8/2016 6:41:00 AM Thank you so much Probir, it was a very difficult challenge, appreciate your kind review, warm regards, Laura.