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Rated: E · Poetry · Contest Entry · #2212744
24 Syllable poem using the word "obloquy." Winner of 24 Syllables Contest, 2/12/20.
War of Words

Machine-gun chatter of obloquy,
abusive bullets rend the air,
silenced by a compliment.



24 Syllables
9-8-7
Free Verse

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