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white vultures

Missing image

~ his blazing gavel sets,

       healing wounds, once again carved from the black mans soul ~

 

~ sharpened tool of verdict,

       rippling affect heard across courtroom of white vultures ~

 

~ humane decency applauded,

       blindfolded, prior to slicing innocent lifeline to lungs of freedom ~

 

~ his mothers' tears, filling lake of lies,

       cement bags of corruption, weighing heavily upon draining carcass of crimson ~

 

~ community echoes silence the setting sun,

       clouds of helpless hope, sucked from the life of another senseless day ~

 

~ justice is disrobing, his chamber speaks to him,

       U shall the abyss of my sanctuary, keep your secrets contained U ~

Author notes

This is an entry into Celticmoons Sensual Challenge,

Round 2

 

http://allpoetry.com/column/show/2339364

 

 

For this round I will issue you a quote and a picture.
You job? To weave them together and create
a poetic masterpiece that will leave the
the judges in awe.



Some rules for this round before I issue you your quotes
and pictures are as follows:



No more than 20 lines in length

Please place the quote in the author's comment
for reference purposes

Also in your author's comment
I want you to choose a number from 1 – 8
(this number will be in reference to your assignment in the next round)

 

Arkbear:
(your quote)

 'The moral arc of the universe bends at the elbow of justice.'
by Martin Luther King Jr.

(My picture Prompt, is above my poem) -

I pick # 7

 

    : , Your review:

    Comment Suggestion: What is your your first impression?
    • Line numbers  • Invite them to read
    : no Cost: 0 free left 0 points, You have (?)

Comments

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  • Celticmoon
    January 4, 2008

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    Bear you certainly have woven a masterpiece here. Your words carry such a deep and meaningful message. The emotion is also something that I can feel so clearly. A very intense entry that has brought some incredible imagery to the mind.


    Sorry I took so long to get around to this but the last month has not been the dullest for me.

    Blessings
    Bel


    • Arkbear gold member
      January 4, 2008
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      Thank you Bel ~

      I do hope things are beginning to come together for you.....Life can sure be such a headache sometimes

      ....if there is anything I can do, please let me know,

      Bear ~


  • karma-n-peace
    November 28, 2007

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    Your poems...what I have read so far, have touched my heart.
    Everything from your page to your poems are so beautifully created and a pleasure to read.
    Your personal, spiritual and emotional strength is inspiring to any and all who have read them.
    You are truly a child of God and it shows throughout your writing.
    Blessings to you and your beautiful sons~


  • guttermouth
    November 28, 2007

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    Ummm... wow?

    You had me at "his blazing gavel sets". Talk about imagery and metaphor. It was great throughout and that starter really set the tone. Just amazing work here, Bear... great job!


  • Frozentearz
    November 28, 2007

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    I have read this twice to digest all that it brings
    love it when a poem can make me want to keep going over it, wonderful wonderful job.
    Love an Light
    Frozentearz


  • tomisb
    November 27, 2007

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    Bear, my friend, the language rich the meaning deep, the sorrow full of the weight of man's blindness in the pretense of justice. Excellent.
    Love, Tom B.


  • PassionsPromise gold member
    November 27, 2007

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    BRAVO!!! My Bear!

    This was indeed a WOW piece.
    Breathtaking , I love the structure and the content. Nice even flow. Well done and best wishses to you in the contest.

    Tory

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