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Tracy Craighead
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Slander - Poem by Tracy Craighead
They bit hard with tongues
Left bleeding his soul
Silenced his spirit
Their hearts black as coal
Held him for hostage
Placing the blame
As they rejoice
He lies cold in his pain
Topic(s) of this poem: gossip, battle, hurt, pain, suffering, violence, anger
Form: Free Verse
Poems by Tracy Craighead : 42 / 51
Poet's Notes about The Poem
In response to deliberate slander, deliberate destruction, with no regard for human suffering. Indifference to humanity.
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Poem Submitted: Sunday, September 13, 2015
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You've touched upon an ugly truth we all endure from time to time. Well expressed (Report) Reply
Your compassion shines in these words. Expressed so well. (Report) Reply