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Foul Rule

December 2, 2015
By LeighMT GOLD, Calgary, Other
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LeighMT GOLD, Calgary, Other
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Foul rule –
Death’s judgement so cruel,
Which paints the hearts of those deceased;
Each soul released.
Lost, evermore to weep
With heartache deep.
They ache to live
And repentance they give;
Yet, graves they fill –
Remains remaining full of ill.
Death’s judgement so cruel –
Foul rule

© Jordan S., Auburndale, MA

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