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Standing Accused

An Enlightening Literature Acrostic

By D.K. ShepardPublished about a year ago 1 min read
Standing Accused
Photo by Karim MANJRA on Unsplash

Vindication is an elusive taste

One that's easily tainted by ego

Charge me with my crimes, convict me — guilty

Am I the monster or the first martyr?

Let the writers of history decide

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About the Creator

D.K. Shepard

Character Crafter, Witty Banter Enthusiast, World Builder, Unpublished novelist...for now

Fantasy is where I thrive, but I like to experiment with genres for my short stories. Currently employed as a teacher in Louisville.

dkshepard.com

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    Written by D.K. Shepard