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She Showed Her Strength

#5 In The 50 day Senryū (川柳 ) Challenge

By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred Published 7 days ago Updated 7 days ago 1 min read
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Introduction

"Prince Heathen" by Martin Carthy and Dave Swarbrick has stayed with me since I first heard it. It is seven minutes long, with a relentless motif. About a rapist bully, but the woman he has abused gives him nothing.

She Showed Her Strength

👿😡🌸♀️🌸😡👿

Failure Of A Man

Raped Her And Thought He Owned Her

So She Showed Her Strength

👿😡🌸♀️🌸😡👿

Conclusion

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    Written by Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred