Squandered Tomorrow

Walls of doubts formidable
Strong and unbroken
I am left in the deserts
Of squandered moments
Freedom I've accorded you
So you'd know your heart
And return the memories
Of stolen lives
Could it be
That if chance will put you back
To the threshold of their hopes
You'd give the price
Of which was lost
In the prime of their youth?
Quarter of a century
That you used for your losses
A balance of what's owed
From their innocence
Ah but you knew
It wasn't you that pegged the price
For the value of their stolen tomorrow
You think it wasn't even a call
Of pure ethics and moral
That she was a contempt
Of the evils you lured
Or was it her that trickled the bait
So you'd surrender and fall
The sheepskin of an angel
Covered in the shears of wolves.

Was it?
~ ~ ~ ~ ~
Posted: May 2014
About this poem:
I remember whom I was thinking of when these lines came to me.

I was concerned about human trafficking and how they're lured to feed the greed of the mighty.

Misfortunes will always fall on those that are weak. Yet blameless because of innocence.

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madtat29
Powerful and solid poetry Phyllis...Tear em up girlhandshake wow peace
darkhorse555
beautifully painted phillis dear friend loved how you drew this excellent piece angel wine
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Thanks Tony. As always
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Lindsy. .....thumbs up
Joseph1112
Wow Lindsy such depth to your thoughts, your words, I really enjoyed reading this! Be blessed. Japplause hug bouquet
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Liam thank you as always.
reguiny2006
Good Lynseyjones, Quite brilliant, your phrasing and pace are superb, well done. Phil.
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My great appreciation..
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Joseph thank you so much and God Bless...
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Phil it is an honor to be graced by your visit and comment.

I truly appreciate.

Thanks
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Sadly the strong to many times prey off the weak. But misfortune discriminates against no one and will befall on all at one time or another sad flower
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