Category Archives: Victims

The Masked Man

  The Masked Man   W. Bryce   Quick. Call the Masked Man. We’re under siege. The outlaws are running rampant. They’ve got us Surrounded. They’re burning our houses down. Protect us with your silver bullet. Bring Tonto.   Call … Continue reading

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One Rose

  One Rose A Fontanelle H. W. Bryce Pop-pop-pop-pop And three men fall Pop-pop-pop-pop And three more die Blood paints designs On the whitewashed wall Six souls rise from bodies once tall No one asks why A little girl recoils … Continue reading

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You Didn’t Have to Do That

  You Didn’t Have to Do That You Didn’t Have to Do That Welcome to Hell, friend. Come, warm yourself upon a flame. So glad you came to join us, You’re going to love our game. Now grab yourself a … Continue reading

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People of the Street

  The People of the Street With homelessness running rampant and many homeless suffering with mental illness, I thought I would ‘pay tribute’ to the unfortunates… Rough and tumble they may be But inside, they have love. They do what … Continue reading

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Rat-a-tat-a-tat

  Rat-a-tat-tat Rat-a-tat-tat – Rat-a-tat-rat-tat! The uzi fills the wall with pock holes Poc-poc-poc-poc Little children too small and low to be hit They duck and tremble, mute with fear The old lady’s face freezes on an expression of terror, … Continue reading

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The Victim’s Path

  The Victim’s Path Take the victim’s path And you’ll trod such rocky ground! No signpost, just more attacks; No hope a-glimmer, just despair, So spare yourself the trouble, Do not go there! He struck her once and she apologized. … Continue reading

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