concealed convictions
buried beneath
bland, careful expression,
her quest for acceptance
erodes the layers
of self-respect
the cattle call of conformity
causes confusion
does she dare speak out?
Author notes
prompt: mainstream madness
A contest entry
- Payback Time 10-15-30 by ten thousand cicadas.
300 points, ended July 11, 2007, 7 entries
Bronze trophy winner
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Comments
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Quite a dilemma! Nice alliteration. I especially like your "cattle call of conformity". And they're not above using their own version of cattle prods on those they find 'noncompliant'.
I really enjoyed this write. Congrats on your trophy.
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MARVELOUS!!!!! I love the issue you have chosen as well as the meticulous means of expression. Cattle call-yes! Very nicely done.
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