Challenge
Prose Challenge of the Week #25: Write a piece about cowardice. Minimum 10 words - Maximum 250 words. The winner will be chosen based on a number of criteria, this includes: fire, form, and creative edge. Number of reads, bookmarks, and shares will also be taken into consideration. The winner will receive $100. When sharing to Twitter, please use the hashtag #ProseChallenge.
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Cowardice Hidden in Strength’s Guise
He speaks of being strong,
Commanding all that's his,
And if they speak back,
They find rage in his fists.
So she stands on broken bones,
Pretending to be weak,
To protect the little ones,
In the other room, asleep.