Saturday, April 3, 2021

open season to the unscrupulous out for a grab

                                                                                               Author: Carrie
Image:  Hunger led me to 
imagine easy food is available (here)    

Theme: Art and Colours
D for Destiny's Child  

innocence imposed upon a young being
learning the ropes without a proper guide
thrust into a world lovely but mystifying
open season to the unscrupulous out for a grab

innocence is not a crime for the untutored
punishment meted out ought to be justified
caught on the wrong foot the bane undesired
victims are the unfortunates mostly misled


      

Carrie's Sunday Muse #154
A to Z April Challenge - D
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17 comments:

  1. nashvillecats2April 4, 2021 at 12:36 AM

    So very true Hank. your verse gave me food for thought.

    Have a good Easter Day.
    Yvonne.

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  2. Gillena CoxApril 4, 2021 at 1:45 AM

    What a world to bea child in today

    Happy Easter Hank

    (✿◠‿◠)

    much love...

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  3. HelenApril 4, 2021 at 6:14 AM

    So much wisdom in your words, plain and simple in a “not simple” poem. Good work, Hank.

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  4. Carrie Van HornApril 4, 2021 at 6:16 AM

    A sad truth in this world indeed. Wise poetry flowing here Hank. Always glad to see you at the Muse!

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  5. C. SandlinApril 4, 2021 at 7:10 AM

    Something to keep in the back of the mind and think over.

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  6. indybevApril 4, 2021 at 8:02 AM

    So many unscrupulous out for a grab in this old world. A pox on them!

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  7. Susie ClevengerApril 4, 2021 at 8:03 AM

    So much wisdom in this piece...thank you

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  8. qbitApril 4, 2021 at 9:48 AM

    "innocence is not a crime for the untutored" - Nice!

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  9. JadeLiApril 4, 2021 at 1:33 PM

    Why does it have to be this way...

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  10. robkistnerApril 4, 2021 at 5:58 PM

    Well vonceived and written Hank!

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  11. robkistnerApril 4, 2021 at 6:00 PM

    Ooops... “conceived”

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  12. Pat HattApril 5, 2021 at 4:54 AM

    Yeah, many a time one can be duped until they learn.

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  13. CrackerberriesApril 5, 2021 at 9:01 AM

    Perception in your words, with the artwork chosen for the piece is spot on... wow "victims are the unfortunates mostly misled"... I love that, in fact I think I might have been one. ☺ Cheers,
    I'll be at my site Doing Chores

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  14. JimApril 5, 2021 at 9:15 PM

    This was a surprise, Hank. I liked it, if it could be true I would be forgiven all my youthful mischief.
    ..

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  15. Cathy KennedyApril 6, 2021 at 7:07 AM

    Hank,

    While true, I know first hand sometimes children are taught but refuse to heed the lessons of their elders. Nice poem and I love the image, which makes me think of Christ so often referred to both creatures a lion and lamb.

    Curious as a Cathy's Looney Tunes A-Z Daffy Duck Art Sketch. Join the fun at your leisure. Happy A2Zing, my friend!

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  16. RedApril 6, 2021 at 11:39 PM

    Heavy. Nice image to go with it!
    Visiting from A to Z. I'm doing flash fiction, looking for readers to give me writing prompts. Come share an idea!
    Doesn't Speak Klingon

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  17. purplepeninportland.comApril 7, 2021 at 5:51 PM

    Wise, Hank. I cannot imagine being a child in today's world.

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