WARNING: Red Pens in Use
A Blank Verse Poem
They will not set aside the power it gives
Seek out their help, but move with careful steps
Your openness carries a strength as well
Endure the vicious nature found in ink
You may receive rough lines of anger. Haste.
Perhaps with pure intent to offer help
Do not let pens scratch deeper than the page
Take what will help, and set the rest aside
Excuse me, can I go to the bathroom?
While strikes of red provide a harsh support
We are striving to alter the system
But for today, please approach with caution
The red ink may bleed, but do not be afraid
About the Creator
Polite Adjacent
I am experimenting with my writing on Vocal while drafting my romance novel.
Follow my novel-writing journey here: youtube.com/@politeadjacent
I also share reflections about minimalism and money here: politeadjacent.blogspot.com
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