The Silent Scream - Magpie Tale #17, Tuesday, 6-8-10
He watched in terror,
As she screamed in vain,
For he was helpless,
To try and stop her pain.
The man held her tight,
In a vise-like grip,
And removed her clothes,
In a single rip.
He tried to yell,
To scream and shout,
But not a word of protest,
Could he get out.
He saw her killed,
And the murderer fled,
While he just watched,
And not a word was said.
Carmen Henesy
Copyright (c) 2010 by Carmen Henesy
All rights reserved.
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ReplyDeleteOh what a great poem, describing such a hopeless feeling.
ReplyDeleteIt is a horror drama.
ReplyDeleteWhat is going on with the blog world today? I keep encountering gruesome poems and stories!
ReplyDeleteOhhhh! Great Magpie!
ReplyDeleteThis has rhythmic power. I have to wonder about the powerless observer.
ReplyDeleteOh my! Great tale told.
ReplyDelete- Dina
Like a deer in the headlights. Scary!
ReplyDeletea frighful magpie...i would like to think i would do something...but its easy to say not in the moment...
ReplyDeleteeeeeek....ouch....why no reaction- was he only watching TV ?
ReplyDeleteOftentimes we are struck with the knowledge that we don't have as much power as we thought. Particularly strong piece - nice work!
ReplyDeleteDeep and dark. Helplessness is an awful feeling.
ReplyDeleteYe Gads! How horrible!
ReplyDeleteKay - pretty sad, wasn't it?
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Icy BC - this definitely was not a cheery poem!
ReplyDeleteAt 65, I've done it! My poetry book - Life's Journey by Carmen Henesy - is out on Amazon!
( Poems about the things that have been important to me in my journey through life, some humorous, some sad, some that may have meaning to you as well )
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rainfield61 - yes, this is one of those terrible stories that are told far too often!
ReplyDeleteAt 65, I've done it! My poetry book - Life's Journey by Carmen Henesy - is out on Amazon!
( Poems about the things that have been important to me in my journey through life, some humorous, some sad, some that may have meaning to you as well )
http://www.amazon.com/Lifes-Journey-1-Carmen-Henesy/dp/1451547366/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1274652997&sr=1-1
secret agent woman - I agree, I've read a few pretty sad tales lately! Mine included.
ReplyDeleteAlexis - it was a rather dark Magpie...I guess they can't always be lighthearted!
ReplyDeleteAt 65, I've done it! My poetry book - Life's Journey by Carmen Henesy - is out on Amazon!
( Poems about the things that have been important to me in my journey through life, some humorous, some sad, some that may have meaning to you as well )
http://www.amazon.com/Lifes-Journey-1-Carmen-Henesy/dp/1451547366/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1274652997&sr=1-1
Paul C - I know this was a very morbid Magpie compared to your very positive interpretation!
ReplyDeleteDina Spice - So glad you like my morbid Magpie!
ReplyDeleteAt 65, I've done it! My poetry book - Life's Journey by Carmen Henesy - is out on Amazon!
( Poems about the things that have been important to me in my journey through life, some humorous, some sad, some that may have meaning to you as well )
http://www.amazon.com/Lifes-Journey-1-Carmen-Henesy/dp/1451547366/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1274652997&sr=1-1
willow - there were so many interesting interpretations of your prompt this time! Mine was, admittedly, a bit sad.
ReplyDeleteBrian Miller - yes, this tale was very sorrowful. No happy ending at all.
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