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Bitter Wines of Retribution

Bitter Wines of Retribution

I made my bed, and I lie in shredded shambles
In earned affliction of a blue, forgotten moon
That now glares its unflattering florescence
Tonight upon my face, as barred owls croon
The raven cries a clumsy, crepuscular song 
Amidst absorption, I fancy an ode to my woe
Don't grant me this sympathy, for I am sordid
A petulant child, unwieldy blame in tow
Dismal daughter, drunk on dry satire
Like it were a bitter, tannic wine
The poet, sipping poetic justice
For now the umptieth time

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Being Me

This is well written, Bethany! I love the word choices. Very clever and a joy to read! It is a dark poem but it is one that gets the reader to really think. Love it! x

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Brittany Schluter

Thank you! I'm so glad you enjoyed❤️ it means a lot to me to hear that😊

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Being Me

I meant every word of it!

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Marion

Beautiful imagery here Brittany and a sense of ironic darkness...Nice write x

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Brittany Schluter

Ah thank you Marion😊 I love hearing that you enjoyed my poem. It motivates me to keep expressing myself through writing

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Delmayne Seekoei

Mystery is all I live for 
this piece is a damn masterpiece
The imaginary
Execution
Every word fit 
WOW...!!
who's this chick??!!

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Brittany Schluter

Wow thank you!😊 You give me a boost of confidence!
Hmmm idk just some weirdo in Canada🇨🇦😆😋

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