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Contemporary Poetry by John W. Flournoy(Under Construction)In Silent Darkness (a Villanelle)
She speaks in whispers from beyond the grave Revealing all the things he tried to hide Within the silent darkness cowards crave A child he killed when she would not behave Tells of truths which he has long denied She speaks in whispers from beyond the grave He's fearful now when righteous men are brave Praying that his secrets still reside Within the silent darkness cowards crave He hoped his faint belief in God would save But now must set all hopes of peace aside She speaks in whispers from beyond the grave His tiny girl left dying in a cave While he pretended hope for her and cried Within the silent darkness cowards crave With childlike innocence she once forgave But now her anger cannot be denied She speaks in whispers from beyond the grave Within the silent darkness cowards crave 10/26/2008 Leave Feedback |
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