poemranker ::Things by MrsGretchen

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Free verse № 55400

Things

Member since 2003 · Posted 7 Jul 2003 · 3 comments

Bright lights flash Sirens scream A small child cries For a number of things People racing Finish line unseen City streets awaken Then a victim screams Newspapers reporting Movies glorify News anchors boring Same old news, same old lines Housewives drugging Husbands on booze Children dealing What do they have to lose Bright lights flashing Sirens scream A small child cries For a number of things

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3 comments

[7] horus8 7-Jul-03/1:04 PM Reply
Another.
[7] richa 7-Jul-03/2:24 PM Reply
I like your half rhyme, things and screams. And I like the final two lines too
[7] SupremeDreamer 7-Jul-03/8:07 PM Reply
Not bad, good work. It could use a better introduction though.. and a better title. heres a 7