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Insidious Scales

Sensational II Challenge

By Cindy CalderPublished about a year ago Updated about a year ago 1 min read

I’ve witnessed horror, seen in the embodiment of one man gone afoul

Given ear to details of unfathomable deeds framed in sadistic scowls

Tasted the acrimonious evil in but an insidious moment most foul

Whilst overwhelming grief superseded all in a mist of tears' shroud

Intertwined with the unsavory smell found in the depths of hell's bowels.

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Cindy Calder

From Charleston SC - "I am still learning." Michelangelo

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  • Testabout a year ago

    Cindy this was a clever entry to the challenge!! I like both the metaphorical and genuine implications here!

  • D.K. Shepardabout a year ago

    So ominous and heavy! Great work, Cindy!

  • The Dani Writerabout a year ago

    This is sensory-rich! Great writing description here. Well done!

  • Babs Iversonabout a year ago

    Fantastic performance poem!!! Love it!!!❤️❤️💕

  • That was so dark and profound! Loved your poem!

  • Lana V Lynxabout a year ago

    Wow! That is one powerful poem, Cindy!

  • Hannah Mooreabout a year ago

    Hmm. I feel this is a conversation opener. Though in reality if you sat down next to me on the train and said this I might be a little uncertain about that conversation...

  • L.C. Schäferabout a year ago

    A great take on the challenge, best of luck ☺

  • Kenneth cruzabout a year ago

    Nice work

  • Cathy holmesabout a year ago

    This is very good, and reminds me of someone truly evil. Very well done.

  • Michelle Liew Tsui-Linabout a year ago

    A true sense of evil. Well done, CIndy.

  • Gerard DiLeoabout a year ago

    Yikes! That's a clear warning to steer clear. Visceral!

  • Mark Grahamabout a year ago

    To me this reads like a summation to a court trial for either the defense of prosecutor.

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