The Protector

Injustice coughs its blackened breath.

And like bracken he wraps himself, prickly prickly, over the moss drenched mud. 

The fog receads, its spite dulled. 

Twisted branches fall, softly softly, leaving the gentle fern to protect the wild things that live beneath the hearth.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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Bell Avatar
October 18, 2018 at 4:30 PM
Do I feel a bit of Halloween in this? Who lurks below the hearth.
Flow Avatar
October 13, 2018 at 3:35 AM
Every word is perfect. Beautifully penned Charlotte.Love this so much.
Boyle Avatar
October 18, 2018 at 1:15 PM
Thank you, the inspiration was everything.
Sharp Avatar
October 12, 2018 at 3:25 PM
There is a depth and a very moody appeal captured here. A quite mesmerising piece.
Boyle Avatar
October 18, 2018 at 1:15 PM
I'm glad you enjoyed it. It's one of my favourites poems I've written.
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