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They Called

They called from the four-sided walls

Saying they were free

They called to say they had stood tall

But couldn’t just let be

They said things would be better now

Then it was in the past

They said they would write letters now

This thing of ours could last

But the wood slammed and life was called

As tears fell to the floor

They screamed aloud, but then were hauled

Straight to the iron door

They were right, in the end, things are much better now

No more fights, no more blend, this she did so vow

Without a Verse

August 8, 2019

In "Modern Poetry"

AbnormalVAverage

J.D Mullenary Sr., a.k.a. AbnormalVAverage, is a teacher and Esports coach based in Texas. He grew up on the beach in California, enjoying its temperate climate and boundless enthusiasm for life. After completing his first degree at nineteen, he felt that he needed to grow up and discover new experiences. With that in mind, he joined the military, earning a second degree in the process, and served for four years. After receiving his honorable discharge, he married the love of his life, helped raise his two sons, and returned to college with a focus on English and teaching. Now, he spends his time writing when he can, teaching students and Esports players the values of critical thinking, while still fostering all of the strays his wife brings to their home.