The World Cries For Answers

by Ogden

How
much time
can a man
survive, if his
baleful life to date,
has been consumed with hate,
abusive misogyny,
nefarious cupidity,
unforgivable stupidity,
and shockingly vile immorality?

If that man must pay for his every sin,
It is said, "the answer is blowing in the wind."

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Introducing Duodecliner Poetry writing prompt entry

Writing Prompt
The Duodec-liner poem (duodec = prefix meaning ?twelve-?) is a twelve-liner.

As in the Etheree poem, the first line is a one-syllable word, the second line has two syllables, the third has three, and so forth, concluding with a twelve-syllable line.

Unlike the Etheree, the Duodecliner must express an opinion or pose a question, and include at least six lines that end in a rhyme. The last two lines comment on the opinion, or answer the question.

Other Requirements:
Only one illustration (optional), above the poem,
Select colors and fonts only from FS editors (basic, advanced)
Use one color each for background and font.
No animation, music or other special effects.

AUTHOR'S NOTES

Biblical references to "blowing in the wind" (Matthew and Leviticus)

NRSVCE - "...the sound of a driven leaf shall put them to flight... and they shall fall though no one pursues."
OJB - "...the sound of a shaken leaf shall chase them...and they shall fall when none persecutes."

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