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HAZARD
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0 posted 2009-07-03 05:24 AM



The knives are out – I’m on the rack, nowhere to run.
Head fulla pills, I’m a cut-throat blade.
Ill whispers fly, sweat burns my eyes, a haunted son.

A distant shout – I’m dead tonight, was born to shun.  
A force inside, I’m in zero shade.
The knives are out – I’m on the rack, nowhere to run.

The searing doubt – I’m sick with fright, a loaded gun.
Heart stopping dread – I’m the devil’s trade.  
Ill whispers fly, sweat burns my eyes, a haunted son.

A life in draught – I’m desert blown, scorched by sun
A brief respite, I’m no better made.  
The knives are out – I’m on the rack, nowhere to run.

The fatal bouts  – I’m hung each day, skullduggery done.
Hell’s Jobe elect – I’m cursed and betrayed.
Ill whispers fly, sweat burns my eyes, a haunted son.

Me – foul lies clout – I’m reasons whip, pitied for fun.
Me – shriven lout – I’m a holy cade.
The knives are out – I’m on the rack, nowhere to run.
Ill whispers fly, sweat burns my eyes, a haunted son.

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Gaia
1 posted 2009-07-03 05:52 AM


Interesting write and format.
Someone is looking into a cracked mirror!

HAZARD
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2 posted 2009-07-03 07:58 AM


Cheers - It's a slightly different take on the Villanelle - honed a little after balladeer helped set me straight on meter. Not fabulously deep and riveting but a cute second go!

H

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