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24 Syllable poem using the word "obloquy." Winner of 24 Syllables Contest, 2/12/20.
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War of Words
Machine-gun chatter of
obloquy
,
abusive bullets rend the air,
silenced by a compliment.
24 Syllables
9-8-7
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