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Figure of Speech

Lady Lovie Divine

Just a figure of speech is the going rate today,
To say what you mean and not mean what you say.
Promises, promises, no bond to your word,
None requiring you to answer for broken promises heard.
A very fitting speech, profound words goodly spoken,
Hearts won over, not expecting they'll be broken.
Words are promises to carry out until done,
Rock-a-bye America, you gullable one.
Loudly proclaimed from your empty black hole,
 Your words, just a figure of speech in bold.

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Submitted by LadyLovieDivine on April 28, 2016

Modified on April 15, 2023

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Scheme AABBCCCCDE
Closest metre Iambic hexameter
Characters 462
Words 82
Stanzas 1
Stanza Lengths 10
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Lady Lovie Divine

Christian Author of Romance, and Children Fiction. An expressive Composer of Poetry, fueled with passion and godly provocation. Black Art Enthusiast and Biblical Teacher and Inspirationalist. Poetry Reviewer and Commentator on Black American Paintings and Figurine works of Art. Most of the poems I've written here are momentary expressions, and some poems express my beliefs and love for God. This site is my personal outlet and is for my benefit, and it is my hope that my writings will be enjoyed by many. Remember, I am your Lovie Divine and you are my greatest fan. Please feel free to explore my poetry and comment to let me know you were here. Thank you for the compliment of reading my works. Blessings, Lovie Divine more…

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