Notes About The Poem

Honourable Mention 

Brian Strand's Poetry Contest

Judged: 8th March, 2025

Violins

                                            them

                                            shapely 
                                            ladies    
                                            
                                            listen 
                                            to them 
                                            
                                            stringin' 
                                            yarns    
                                            
                                            killin'
                                            time
                                            
                                            kiss-and-tellin'
                                            tales 
                                            about 
                                            bastard beaus 
                                            
                                            failed             
                                            courtships
                                            causin'
                                            madness 
                                            
                                            like  
                                            shriekin'
                                            cats cussin' cool         
                                            nights' 
                                            tremolando
                                                    
                                            tears 
                                            drippin' :||
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