Naive Dominoes

Some easily fall prey to the pranks of friends Others seriously victimized subsequently fall, Serious victims experience the saddest ends They are the most pitiable victims after all. Others seriously victimized subsequently fall Like naïve dominoes lined up for a parlor trick They are the most pitiable victims, after all, Unwittingly preyed upon as being weak or sick. Like naïve dominoes lined up for a parlor trick They’re pushed down heartlessly without warning Unwittingly preyed upon as being weak or sick, Because they were struck without forewarning. They’re pushed down heartlessly without warning Often wondering what happened with innocence Because they were struck without forewarning, They can’t even think about a just recompense. Often wondering what happened with innocence Serious victims experience the saddest ends, They can’t even think about a just recompense Some easily fall prey to the pranks of friends.
Written November 3, 2022

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Date: 11/7/2022 2:18:00 PM
I am naive but it's okay - I would rather be knocked than be one of the walkers. Great job Hank
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Date: 11/7/2022 3:34:00 PM
Thank you so much for your comment, Caren.
Date: 11/4/2022 4:41:00 AM
Milt, you really have portrayed a sad situation in such a beautifully poetic way with your Pantoum! Such quality writing here!! Well done and a Happy Friday to you!!!
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L Milton Hankins
Date: 11/4/2022 8:04:00 AM
Thank you so much, Mike. I hope you are having a marvelous week.
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