Ava Brown Poet Free verse

When the Instincts Kick In

a sexist scandal 
a single feeling
of sobering sickliness 
a shriek 
a stranger springs onto me
skin slides across skin 
scraping and scratching 
struggling and screaming 
nobody comes to save me 

a shard of slippery glass
snatched in a split decision 
a slash
scarlet splatter spews along the silent street 
the struggle subsides 
moral costs of survival 
have never seemed so selfish 

29/01/2021
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rhaya artlyy September 5, 2026 at 8:25 AM I've really been enjoying your story your characters and storytelling are fantastic. Honestly, I think it would work incredibly well as a manga or webtoon and could help you reach an even bigger audience. I'm a commission-based manga/webtoon artist, and I'd love to help bring your story to life if you're ever interested. Feel free to reach out at gm@il: [email protected] inst@ akiraa_artly

Beata Agustin January 11, 2024 at 11:24 PM Thanks for sharing this... exposing your thoughts through your unique poetic style. Meanwhile, I greet you with the love of the Lord, expressed by John 3:16 of the Bible, "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." Be blessed.