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Rated: 13+ · Book · Writing · #2316158
The second of my collections of poems written for "Express It In Eight."
As usual these days, I choose blog format because it offers more space for the work.
April 7, 2024 at 6:20am
April 7, 2024 at 6:20am
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Mother Teresa

Mother Teresa,
sweet as a freesia,
wrinkled old walnut
and homestyled haircut,
habit of linen
and kind to the children,
when she spoke to you
be sure it was true.



Line count: 8
Rhymed aabb
For Express It In Eight, 04.07.24
Prompt: “Honesty and transparency make you vulnerable. Be honest and transparent anyway.”
Mother Teresa.


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