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Stained

by Elisabeth Barstowe — Read all 441 poems by Elisabeth Barstowe

Smudged in black

Sunday, March 8, 2009

Starspangled, stained
tainted and diluted.
Negativity endowed,
essence disputed.

Such sweet torture.
Brains scrambled
shaped with dark nurture.

Tip the scales
towards mythology.
Methodology in puppeteering,
what a racket.
Taste the lies and pass
judgement on a work of fiction.

Who's steering this ship?

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Reviewed by Gene Williamson

Reviewed on June 17, 2010

I like this, Elizabeth. Welcome to the world of the drifters.
-gene.

Reviewed by Don Juan Amante

Reviewed on June 17, 2010

who indeed? well written.

Reviewed by La Belle Rouge Poetess Of The Heart

Reviewed on March 12, 2009

Strong voice and powerful thoughts. Who is? I have wondered too.

Reviewed by Chantilly Lace (Reader)

Reviewed on March 8, 2009

Interesting indeed...stay safe and well...Hugsss

Reviewed by Karen Palumbo

Reviewed on March 8, 2009

Wise insight, artfully scripted....

Be always safe,
Karen

Reviewed by Regis Auffray

Reviewed on March 8, 2009

Your verses provide the reader with pause for reflection, Karin. Thank you. Welcome to AD. Love and best wishes to you,

Regis

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