I speak for myself
thinking not to coerce, induce
or persuade
words are offered freely
one opinion singular
fragile unchaperoned
so why are my words deemed
dangerous virulent abrasive
they were not sent to you
painted on your wall
spoken to your friends family lover
branded on your skin
but your indignation binds me
imprisons my freedom
you a litigant bruised easily
by feathered phrases are
jailor to my free words
temporal terrorist to my thoughts
the hate you seek from me
lives within yourself
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Graham Sherwood 05/2021
grahamrichardsherwood.co.uk 