A Scorned Woman

The abscessed wounds of
a betrayed heart fester 
from desertion and deceit.
.
She takes solitude in shadows
gnawing herself red and raw,
rankling in private torment;
gnashing her teeth.

Until pain and grief turn noxious
with a fury justly sworn
to the retributory scourge 
of a woman's woeful scorn.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2010



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Date: 4/28/2019 5:41:00 AM
superb writings
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Date: 10/19/2017 9:09:00 AM
Phew again! Its a scary coctail of venom . Masterclass is your work
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Date: 10/8/2017 9:30:00 AM
Be careful about a woman scorned they say... Dangerous stuff..
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Date: 1/18/2013 3:39:00 PM
I like the way this read ;}
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Date: 1/17/2013 7:50:00 AM
It seems this retribution is being visited upon herself.
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Date: 1/10/2013 1:16:00 PM
Wisely put.
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Date: 1/10/2013 11:55:00 AM
i think men can be left scroned to women can be devious also love thios and the other as they mirror each other xx davidscott
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Date: 11/12/2010 6:50:00 PM
You are not lying!!!!!!! You women, although beautiful and loving, make for the worst enemies in the world. Hold grudges and understand the meaning of Payback lol...Great job in somehow making that sound like a thing of beauty! Love it!!!
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Date: 10/9/2010 6:38:00 AM
perfectly discribed. john h loving iii
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Date: 9/21/2010 7:15:00 AM
So intense! Excellent piece. can feel the suffering
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Date: 9/20/2010 10:45:00 PM
Wow Thvia! This is sure is a searing piece-- scorned woman put on paper-- you definitely bring for the message across and I do think that this took a lot of creativity! Each word definitely has its own weight-- nikko :)
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Date: 9/19/2010 2:38:00 PM
HELLO~ THVIA ~ENJOYED YOUR POWERFUL POEM~He HE HE! Here I find myself all over the soup again. Stopping by to read more poems, before my KIDS make me log out. I had a really nice time reading and catching up with you guys. I posted a sad poem as well, hope you find time to read my latest poem*luv~SKAT
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Date: 9/17/2010 12:26:00 PM
Very true Thvia my friend.. and soon it eases as time passes.. a powerful piece..how ironic my poem today is "A Woman Scorned" ... relating to weather...luv.. enjoyed..
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Date: 9/17/2010 10:19:00 AM
Woman scorned= Yin____________________ Jaded Man= Yang______________________ And I like how the structure of the poems is so telling of the their connection to each other. 7+7of 7
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Date: 9/16/2010 1:15:00 PM
"gnawing herself red and raw" powerful imagery, awesome alliteration. May she find comfort in the power of your write.
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Date: 9/14/2010 3:11:00 PM
I enjoyed reading your poetry today Thvia. I am looking forward to tomorrow and what I might read of yours again. Never let your pen lay and dry out. The best to you in your writing endeavors whatever they may be. Love, Carol
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Date: 9/14/2010 12:45:00 AM
I've said "wow" before, but I really saying it now. WOW. You drown the reader in bitterness, injury, and disappointment. All for justifying "a woman's woeful scorn." Another fave for me.
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Date: 9/13/2010 10:37:00 PM
Chris you're amazingly astute in your observations!
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Date: 9/13/2010 8:38:00 PM
deep poem, enjoyed reading,..p.d.
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Date: 9/13/2010 8:01:00 PM
Only another woman can feel the pain that a woman scorned feels. One that don't wish on even my enemy....not a nice feeling. Very indepth writing...hits the nail right on the head. thanks for your comments. Joy (Jew pet name)
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Date: 9/13/2010 6:57:00 PM
Oh have I been there..good work Thvia..Take care~Deb
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Date: 9/13/2010 6:39:00 PM
Very sad poem, Thvia. I can relate to the "private torment" this woman feels. Love, Carolyn
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