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Elizabeth is a prisoner --
a crying mother
and a forgotten child
of a syncophated society.
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Author notes
She will still be loved by me and my brother.
A contest entry
- 15 words by Melissa Gayle.
600 points, ended May 22, 2008, 32 entries
Honorable mention
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
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Comments
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Deceptively simple yet how moving is this? The feelings literally pour out in so few words, wow! Thanks for sharing such a heartfelt and searing write.
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really like the simplicity in this.
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How beautiful this is... it speaks of understanding and a deep sense of belonging. Yes, a woman, a mother, a child..always.
This one touched me, Hensley.
~ Nicolette




