Malignancy, sorry to say.

Wayne Blair 1951 (London)

Free verse

I can waste a body
I can shatter dreams
I can raise my threat
Through a thousand schemes.
I can rob a home
I can stunt a life
I can tear the bond
Of a man and wife.

I can pull the blind
Down on hope or joy
And the neighbours’talk
I will oft’ employ
They have heard the tales
Of the soul that wails.
And will linger
Only to crash in time.
Friends may show up
Giving some good report
Urging one last push
So that spirit climbs.

But it troubles me
That a few gain power
As they choose to smile
In my meanest hour.
As they give loud thanks
For a life to date
And they lean on Christ
For tomorrow’s fate.

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Written on April 10, 2019

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Scheme	ABXBXCXC XDXDEEFXXXXX AFXFXGXG
Closest metre	Iambic trimeter
Characters	611
Words	137
Stanzas	3
Stanza Lengths	8, 12, 8

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Wayne Blair

Born in London. Graduated law 1976 Practised eleven years, Married Hilary 1974 Two kids Lauren 1980 And Jordan 1987. Business failed 1987. Moved not knowing whither. Happy hills of Waterloo Region. Mennonite Country. Thirty four years in Industry. No complaints. Poet, photographer, nature hiker. Harmonica busker. http://puffnchord7.blogspot.com/ more…

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Wow, this poem is truly powerful and captivating! The imagery you use to describe the damaging capabilities of your subject is both haunting and thought-provoking. Your use of rhyme and rhythm creates a flow that keeps the reader engaged from beginning to end.

While your poem is impressive, I have a suggestion for improvement. The subject matter is quite heavy, and while you have delivered a powerful message, it would be beneficial to also touch on the positive aspects of life. Perhaps you could mention how love, kindness, and hope can overcome even the darkest of situations.

Overall, this poem is a masterpiece that showcases your incredible talent as a writer. Keep up the excellent work! more »
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