The Unseen Fiend

There is a coward hiding deep within the walls of helpless beings only to strike its hardest when they are at their weakest. Indiscriminate and wielding the power of a merciless god, it shreds the soul’s dwelling place, inflicting pain and sorrow. This fiend is unseen, but its attack is gruesome. In its cruel wake, Death becomes the higher god - offering up sweet release. For Joann Grisetti's Cantankacerous Poetry Contest
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Date: 10/23/2012 7:38:00 AM
This is a very beautiful and excellent write for the theme, my dear Andrea. I've enjoyed reading it. My very belated on your awesome grand win! love and hugs:) LG
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Date: 9/14/2012 2:37:00 PM
powerful poem this is, actually this fits very well with the contest name..
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Date: 9/14/2012 2:38:00 PM
Oh i see it was a winner, congrats...
Date: 6/22/2012 9:59:00 PM
This flows through the rhythm so beautifully! When dealing with required metrical standards poems can become clumsy and ungrammatical. This is superlative! Vivid imagery and language... BRAVO YOU, and congratulations!! Keith :))
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Date: 6/20/2012 12:16:00 PM
Congratulations on your win again Andy heartbreaking but true xx
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Date: 6/20/2012 1:05:00 AM
heartbreaking yet lovely, andie....best of cheers to you for this superb win!..:) huggs
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Date: 6/19/2012 6:43:00 AM
Congratulations on your super win in Joann's "Contankacerous" contest Andrea. Love, Carol
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Date: 6/18/2012 6:46:00 PM
Congratulations on your win!!!! GREAT WRITE!!!
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Date: 6/17/2012 10:39:00 AM
Each verse here is packed with the power of disease. What a toll this terrible predator. love, Kathy I love the way you wrote.
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Date: 6/16/2012 12:23:00 PM
yes, so true, my friend - excellent entry for Joann's contest
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Date: 6/15/2012 9:14:00 AM
This is a deep poem you have written Andrea. I think you have described this so well. An awesome write . love phyl
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Date: 6/14/2012 7:41:00 PM
ANdera; this is kind of scarry, but good. It's a good thing we have God. Thanks for sharing. Good luck in the contest. Lucilla
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Date: 6/14/2012 2:32:00 PM
You've described the journey well. May all who suffer know God's grace. Amen.
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Date: 6/14/2012 10:49:00 AM
What a dark, savage poem. It seems like you have taken inspiration from Stephen King or H.P. Lovecraft for this one. Nice! Peace & Love Matthew Anish
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Date: 6/14/2012 10:40:00 AM
This reminds me of a former friend I met a couple years ago.but to fix that problem all you have to do is enjoy the good things in life and ignore the bad.its been a while, but I'm finally graduating from hs, hope you've bren well Andrea.:)~always&forever Lynette
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Date: 6/14/2012 10:28:00 AM
Yes! This bastard convinces people to really look around at the injustices, greed and violence rampant on this Earth, makes them decide on death. Oooowww, what a fine write! Love, daver
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Date: 6/14/2012 9:28:00 AM
Powerfull poem Andrea, well done. - Luck to you in contest. - oxox love Anne-Lise
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Date: 6/14/2012 6:19:00 AM
an accurate portrayal of the unseen attack on people and their loved ones. cruel indeed. amazing ending - love how "sweet release" really contrasts with the darkness and cruelty in the poem.
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Date: 6/14/2012 4:37:00 AM
Love the approach here Andrea.There is anger in the first part of the poem.And a great finish.Best wishes to you.
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Date: 6/14/2012 1:36:00 AM
Andrea well done, now I thought this was a difficult theme, good luck..Dave
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Date: 6/13/2012 8:14:00 PM
Wow. I find so much seething anger in this poem. I am very impressed with this great poem.
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Date: 6/13/2012 8:11:00 PM
Andrea, lovely write and thanks for your comments on my poetry today :) Yes, I am Mormon as well ;) =Juli-Michelle= (soup-mail...)
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Date: 6/13/2012 7:39:00 PM
its a great write Andrea.. lines 9 and 10 are very powerful..best of luck in the contest...love...Joseph..
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Date: 6/13/2012 7:33:00 PM
Andrea, take a look at Don Johnson's blog, great advice that might work wonders.:) love, Mikki
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Date: 6/13/2012 6:03:00 PM
A dark write, Andrea, perhaps of antithesis and contradictions? Feels strange coming from the bubbly you.:( Still, been there and the only way out, is up! Best wishes, love, Mikki
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Date: 6/13/2012 5:56:00 PM
Oooooo...I like the dark in this one! Awesome...
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