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The Wages of Sin

Worse than death?

By Dana CrandellPublished 3 years ago 1 min read
The Wages of Sin
Photo by Nick Fewings on Unsplash

A man who sang bass in the choir

Gave in to his carnal desire

With another man's wife,

But the man had a knife.

He now sings a full octave higher.

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Yeah, I don't know where this one came from.

sad poetry

About the Creator

Dana Crandell

Dad, Stepdad, Grandpa, Husband, lover of Nature and dogs.

Poet, Writer, Editor, Photographer, Artist

My poetry collection: Life, Love & Ludicrosity

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  • Alain Justin2 years ago

    👍👍

  • Chad Umberger3 years ago

    🔪😳🎙️ Creative juices....engaged...

  • Gina C.3 years ago

    Lol! That was great 😅

  • Donna Renee3 years ago

    Omg 🤣

  • Omar Sohail3 years ago

    That's a great poem there 👍.

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