Theater of the Real

No zombies
werewolves

witches
ghouls

hellhounds
dragons

made-up fiends

could chill your heart
with this much fear

should you care
to step in there

attend the movie
most will flee:

the brutal film
of history.




Theater of the Real © Copyright 2021, Robert J. Tiess.

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35 words.  Brevity quote challenge (not being afraid of monsters but of what people do to other) prompt - link: https://allpoetry.com/contest/2753779-35-Words---One-Day-Quote-Prompt
Submitted: June 27, 2020









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