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Speak Up

For D.K.'s Vocal Acrostic Challenge

By Cathy holmesPublished 8 months ago 1 min read
Speak Up
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Virtuous intentions

oblige

cowardly actions when

assimilating to civility

languishing in a silent scream.

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Cathy holmes

Canadian family girl with a recently discovered love for writing. Other loves include animals and sports.

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  • D.K. Shepard7 months ago

    This very well said! Lots of strong rich language and so concisely managed! excellent acrostic, Cathy!

  • JBaz8 months ago

    How true is this. Languishing…what a great way to word it

  • Julia Schulz8 months ago

    Short and powerful.

  • Rachel Deeming8 months ago

    Hell yes!

  • In justice, no one needs to scream. Injustice, no one hears you scream. And yet, we tend to scream anyway.

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  • This was awesomeeee! Loved your poem!

  • Jay Kantor8 months ago

    Dear Ch - It's pick your agenda time; regardless of who you may hurt..! The brevity with this speaks louder than a book..! jk.bud.in.l.a.

  • C. Rommial Butler8 months ago

    Well-wrought!

  • Dana Crandell8 months ago

    Ah, this is a powerful one, my friend! Well done!

  • Mother Combs8 months ago

    Shout it if you have to, Cathy!

  • Tiffany Gordon8 months ago

    Brilliant work Cathy! Speak the truth & shame the devil! 💪🏾🌸

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