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Ignorance in the Eyes of Death

September 24, 2009
By Robyn Strong SILVER, Colorado Springs, Colorado
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Wolf on padded feet draws near
Hunger in its rabid eyes
People drawing back in fear
Trying to save their pitiful lives
But one approaches indifferently
Ignorance and arrogance apparent
A touch, a snarl, a gaping throat
Rancid sins and songs afloat
On sweet crimson blood

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Robyn Strong SILVER said...
on Oct. 5 2009 at 9:37 pm
Robyn Strong SILVER, Colorado Springs, Colorado
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Thank you very much! I'm glad you like it. :)
...irie... BRONZE said...
on Oct. 5 2009 at 6:26 pm
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Haha love it! Looove it! You deffinately paint a picture! Really nice work.