Still Born Children

Richard Groff 1957 (Pottstown, Pa.)



Illiterate, deaf and blind
Moreover, they act like swine
Wallowing in the lies they heard
Not knowing the truth; they believe the absurd

Why in the world won’t they wake up?
The alarm is still ringing. I made them a cup.
But they won’t roll over and taste of my brew
Black and bitter, they hate it. It tastes like a shoe

They call me a heel as I go on my way
Cursing and laughing they keep me at bay
Chesapeake in the deepest part that they can find
Though I tell them the truth; all they want is a sign

So, I’ll give it to them. They’ll get it this time!
Go ahead and look up if you think that I’m lying
Wake up!
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Written on September 14, 2022

Submitted by dawg4jesus on September 14, 2022

Modified on March 05, 2023

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Quick analysis:

Scheme ABCC DDEE FFAB XXD
Closest metre Iambic pentameter
Characters 626
Words 132
Stanzas 4
Stanza Lengths 4, 4, 4, 3

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