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Short Acquiesces Poems

Short Acquiesces Poems. Below are examples of the most popular short poems about Acquiesces by PoetrySoup poets. Search short poems about Acquiesces by length and keyword.


Triskaidekaphobia
Apprehension
acquiesces
to utter terror.
Defense mechanisms
engage.
Denial drips
from my pores.
Uncharted territory
shakes my
synapses.
Familiar armor
shunned,
I stand at the ready
with a new-found
arsenal.
Rounds of confidence
and shells of
self-worth
are the artillery needed
to face the looming battle
and retain proper
station while
parenting a teenager....

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Categories: acquiesces, childhood, family, mother, teen,
Form: Free verse



Sloth
sin so seemingly harmless
offending no one 
sloth hides behind selfish smiles
feigning pain or pitiful 
preening and purring 
inside it acquiesces 
accepting of assistance 
sighing it lays back 
secure in the knowledge 
others will carry its load 
it is the knowing 
which renders it so deadly





10/31/2018

Written for Choka poetry contest 
“One of the Seven Deadly Sins”
Sponsored by Edward Ibeh...

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Categories: acquiesces, sin,
Form: Choka

Book: Reflection on the Important Things