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This Gathering of Words

I gather up my words barbs that have missed a target strewn about rose-like ………..in beauty’s shriveling death Inert objects …..injected….infected - a self inflicted suffering - dulled daggers of despair …………..thrust into the soul of speech This gathering of words aching to be free to plunge the bloodied pen ………………into an unlined emptiness ©5/21/2018 theme – A gathering up my words Let Your Pen Drip – Poetry Contest Sponsor – Broken Wings

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Line Gauthier

Date: 6/5/2018 9:06:00 PM

Congrats on your top win, John.

Constance La France

Date: 5/23/2018 10:33:00 AM

John, congratulations on your win in my contest with this impressive write, well done ~

Brian Davey

Date: 5/23/2018 5:26:00 AM

Great write John and the last 2 lines are amazing! Congratulations

Curtis Moorman

Date: 5/22/2018 9:46:00 PM

John, I wish I could wax eloquent in the manner that you do. I do okay with simple rhymes and limericks. Beyond that, I struggle. I thoroughly enjoyed reading this winning entry. Congratulations!