In Other Words: Slippery

Posted on November 20, 2016 by Suzanne Gunter McClendon

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Slippery is the slope of lies,
Melting hope into mournful cries.
Trying to cope as my soul dies,
The swinging rope marks my demise.

©20 November 2016 Suzanne G. McClendon

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Image source: Pixabay – Hanging Rope

About Suzanne Gunter McClendon

I am a South Carolina native, but have been living on the Texas Gulf Coast for 17 years now. David and I have been married for almost 38 years. Our children are grown. We have two grandchildren and one on the way. I try to learn something new every day. My obsession is genealogy/family history research.
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10 Responses to In Other Words: Slippery

  1. Davy D says:
    November 21, 2016 at 2:44 am

    A powerful and haunting poem Suzanne. The image gives the poem added sorrow. Have a blessed week 🙂

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  2. Eugenia says:
    November 21, 2016 at 8:19 am

    Well done! Thank you for stopping by my blog.

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  3. Patricia says:
    November 22, 2016 at 7:10 pm

    Your poem is haunting, so emotional! Thanks for sharing it with In Other Words.

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