Comments : Abused with compassion

  • 6 years ago

    by Maple Tree

    Mark,

    Your wording along with your powerful message, makes this poem stand out to me! Love this!

  • 6 years ago

    by Em

    so glad this is nominated. Your words are simply refreshing!

  • 6 years ago

    by CJ Maleney

    So here we all stand,
    Abused by compassion
    Our hearts and soul ripped out and burned
    Dead and truly ashen.

    We still take our chance
    A phoenix from those flames.
    It's what we have to do
    Or else be burned away.

    Favorite definitely. Spectacular!

  • 6 years ago

    by Ren

    Wow! This is such a striking and powerful piece of work! Extraordinary job!

  • 6 years ago

    by Phil

    Your words are so powerful

  • 6 years ago

    by mossgirl19

    This is splendid and profound. I really do like repetition! They create a really powerful effect.