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    The Leather Apron

    In the slums of East London's streetsAn unsolved mystery, a puzzle incompleteA murder spree of blood and painMutilated abdomens, a madman insaneFrom the dark shadows an evil lurksA sinister man with perversive quirksAnd a cunning tongue, he's a smooth...

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    • This gave me a Sweeney Todd vibe. This is good

    • I did some research on jack the ripper..never knew his other nickname was leather apron..thanks for comment

    • Me neither..the power of research

    • But def in a funk..haven’t had time to write..

    • “The jewes are the people that will not be blamed for nothing.” There was a lot of prejudice against jews in Whitechapel and the entire east end in 1888. I knew what this was about as soon as I saw the title. He left a leather apron behind after one of the killings. Possible Annie Chapman, not sure. Mary Kelly got it the worst, he had plenty of time with her. Excellent poem with great rhymes . I’m glad I read this.

    • Thanks for commenting..I’m glad you stumbled across it..and seems like you have a lot of knowledge about the history of this..I actually want to dive deeper and learn more..I never knew all this stuff..and how many victims there were..

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    Close Your Eyes

    Close your eyes…These eyelids are dual anchorssinking shut in a tear rippled sea. where do we go from here?journeying on,following your soul’sfour cornered compass to heaven

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    Without You

    Coming storm, I am! Drifting, distant, dampness of rain from afar soddens your lips.    Closer, the storm carries in gentle arms of swift winds, each drop of tear-showers. 

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    Your Eyelid

    Still anchor, sunk, in tear rippled sea. 

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    The Result of Never

    Written by J.DoucetteCopyright © September 2025 All rights reserved.The Result of Never:Life didn’t pauseIt didn’t warn meIt just shifted—and suddenly,there you wereI blinkedI gaspedno way… is this real?YesIt wasfor both of usIn that oneundeniable moment—it wasbut it takes workmutual...

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    • “where your eyes almost met my soul so many great lines here I can feel your pain lovely lady hugs 💕

    • Powerfully penned, Jackie. Pulls at my heartstrings, amazing write my friend. Appreciate you.

      Damian

    • A very intense piece.

      So much brooding. I hear you.

      Regards
      James

    • Quite beautiful. Love always takes work, but perhaps not so much.
      Touching words dear.

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