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The Price Paid

Posted on by Penny Wilson Writes 


I learned of 
broken wings 
and broken dreams  

the human 
touch 
most coveted 

left deepest 
of scars

when I write 
my muse whispers 
of yesterdays 

my heart 
deciphering 
the path unearthed 

the price 
paid 
for love

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Penny Wilson is a freelance writer who writes in several genres. She has written articles for WOW Women on Writing. Her poetry has been published in online journals, such as Ariel Chart, Spill Words Press and the Poppy Road Review. Penny is a member of the Austin Poetry Society. Her poetry has been featured in the publication America's Emerging Poets 2018 & 2019 by Z Publishing and Poets Quarterly and Dual Coast Magazine published by Prolific Press. Penny is an advocate for Mental Health Awareness and has the page "Mental Health Help" on her blog. She writes about the struggles of mental illnesses and Depression. She is passionate about spreading awareness for Suicide Prevention and Domestic Abuse. She expresses her passion through her writings of poetry and life experiences. You can find more of her writings on her blog at https://pennywilsonwrites.com/ and follow her on Twitter @pennywilson123.

20 thoughts on “The Price Paid”

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  4. Wow, Penny!! Awesome poem!! Loved it – especially the lines:
    I learned of
    broken wings
    and broken dreams . . . .

    when I write
    my muse whispers
    of yesterdays

    So Happy to see all your new posts!!
    😊💖💕🌹

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