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The curse of humanity.
Withered by Douglas Goff
    5-7-5 Contest Winner 

Artwork by avmurray at FanArtReview.com

 

 cradle my soul’s rage

my life is lived in a cage

withered from old age



Writing Prompt
Create a 5-7-5 poem. That's a poem that has 17 syllables total. The first line has five syllables. Second line has seven. Final line has five again. Write about anything.
5-7-5
Contest Winner

Author Notes
Is there really such a thing as growing old gracefully?
(You can run, but you can't hide.)

     

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