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Thursday, March 18, 2021

The Poison--David

 

The Poison

David Roebuck

Your words, your words, oh friend of mine is like 

Poison, a sweet smelling lilie near wine.


Your speech - draws me near to your heart to strike 

My soul, oh missèd warning signs of thine!

Your words, received make toll on my inner being,

 I gag, and gasp, I thrash, I bash on floor


My eyes humbled, my soul bereft, now fleeing


To you I say “Leave me, one I abhor!”

A caution for friends-their glee is your end: 

Take faith and watch for weeds among friends

3 comments:

  1. I really liked the piece, your use of diction and detail oriented commentary really sets the tone of the poem, overall really enjoyed it! -Shannon Thompson

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  2. Your poem is really good. I like the use of repetition and the words you used to fully express your emotions -Jaylin Tillman

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  3. DEPUTY DANFORTH (dont worry mrs solano thats an inside joke between me and him) I must absolutely compel you for your amazing piece of literary work, of which I would even possibly consider literary merit mm yes. Anyways on a serious note, I really liked how you portrayed friendship in this poetic piece that showed the hidden trials and tribulations behind friendship. - kevin de lama

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