The Independent Woman

The independent woman

Prejudiced in Eden
Scorned in time
Lame and down the pit
But still journeys West
With a vindictive heart
Swims in vileness
Reckons laughter in the pogrom
And clings to the spell of courage
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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Guillermo - Fraser Avatar
April 17, 2014 at 5:53 AM
wow!!! what a woman.. :) short fantastic write.. :) =olive_eloi
Edward Eric Avatar
January 5, 2017 at 2:45 AM
Tenx dia
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