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- Joker in Suit -

 

 

Prejudice played cards
     with joker in suit-

bent predisposed rules
applied power of suggestion

used noose to demonstrate

        burnt crosses
                                and tattooed flesh

with three identical letters,
           stammered 

           
          since a brain 
wasn't required to participate.













Author notes

RULES ::-
40 words or Less.
No end line rhyme.
Nothing Religious.

Do not use any part of the quote in your poem.




'They slit our throats
Like we were flowers'
-MM-

Reference:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ku_Klux_Klan

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  • Sadijara
    February 1
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    Excellent!!! In your face, to the point! I couldnt have said it quit like this!


  • Naridill
    March 24, 2008

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    You've got the soap down to a bar and on slice on thin edge - words prevail. The beauty in madness here - is harsh but reflective.

    Thanks for entering,


  • jcat gold member
    March 23, 2008

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    I absolutely LOVE this!!!! I simply can not understand racism and hate that it exists in this world!! Your last 2 lines pretty much summed up the basis for it though, NO BRAINS equals IGNORANCE!!!! Excellent job!!


  • Grimoire
    March 21, 2008

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    Hmmm...interesting take on the prompt. Raw and pure in its presentation, smartly written. Good luck.

    until exhale,
    Grimoire


  • Manda Kathryn Greeters member
    March 20, 2008

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    Whoa!


    I felt chills scrping up and down my spine as imagers of terror sprung to mind!

    Amazing write!
    ♥
    Best of luck in the contest hun
    Stay safe
    Love to you
    ~Manda


  • penman gold member
    March 19, 2008
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    Excellent

    Tremendous creation sweetness. You did the such justice. Best of luck in the contest.


  • HaleyMary
    March 19, 2008

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    Awesome job on this, Sis. Seemed very metaphorical. I especially liked the first two lines. It made me think of how if people are prejudiced in life, they don't have a very open mind about society. Best of luck in the contest.


  • StarEyes
    March 19, 2008

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    Wow Girl, this is fantastic! What a great job you did on this one!! A little too deep for me this time of the morning haven't even finished my yet. hehe. But none the less, I truly enjoyed it!

    Best of luck in this contest!

    and much love

    Nettie


  • delightfulmess silver member
    March 18, 2008

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    WOW isnt that the truth.
    these type of people deffinatly dont have much in
    the nogin.

    Great piece on such a important subject.


    love
    Hot mamma #2 hehe


  • luna-midnight gold member
    March 18, 2008

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    wow! this is awesome!
    lovely take on the prompt, much better than mine lol
    i like the thinking thorugh out it!
    wonderful nad good luck!
    take care
    stephanie =)


  • poeticweaver gold member
    March 18, 2008

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    Great!

    You always impress me, along with all your fans I'm sure.
    Another amazing piece you weave. All the best my friend.

    Excellent!

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