Bad Guy

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Fictional poem.

I'll play the bad guy, if it will make you feel better. I'll make it my favourite role, they'll probably award me an Oscar. I'll stand in the firing line, taking all the shots - maybe I'm bulletproof. Put on those boxing gloves, but punch me hard, so you knock me out. I'll be your willing punching bag. I'll act a joker, paint a smile on my face. I don't know how to play the victim. You can tell all the media - I'm the villain. I'll be your gangster, rob a bank for you - but I can never be a killer. You can belittle me, stab me with your words, poke me your insecurities.. Defame me, shame me - massacre my character. I'll slay your demons, whilst you slaughter my personality. Let them point all the fingers - at me I promise I'll be silent, no courtroom will hear my confession - a secret I'll take to my grave. It's ok, I'll hide the truth. I'm immune to the insults - just numb. I won't look for tomorrow - It may never arrive. Forget forever - I'm not evergreen - are you? In this mad world, I'll die misunderstood - just like Van Gogh Strip me of my clothes, trample over me like you would on snow. Leave me vulnerable, shivering among unfamiliar faces. Before you go, cut me open, let me bleed dry, just like a poetic death. When I'm just a memory, remember me when it rains. Maybe the mystery of each drop, may explain the unexplainable pain.

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Ink Empress

Date: 12/12/2023 11:45:00 PM

Dear silent one, apologies for not understanding or grasping the true essence of this poignant and sincere write. Yes we live in a patriarchal world, but also, we dont really talk about men and what they endure in silence in many situations, as you’ve mentioned here and written about a man constantly abuses and silenced to take whatever they are shoved with, no man deserves this treatment, we may be immune to insults but everytime we hear one, it cuts deep and shatters our confidence and self-

Ink Empress
Date: 12/12/2023 11:47:00 PM

Esteem, and it is not right. Im sorry truly to all the men that endure this and women too. And to be someones punching bag is not pleasant. I can only hope and pray that my son never would have to go through this. I wish for a better day. And if at all relationships get toxic , i would always advice to go separate ways for the sakr of mental health. As even men too have feelings and so does women. And perhaps things just dont work out in certain circumstances, it is not healthy to be stuck in such relationships. The ending hits hard and strong, sending you light always

Judy Ball

Date: 12/12/2023 5:19:00 PM

When I was young I took whatever came my way. I was lied to, lied about, used and abused. Now I'm a crotchety old woman and don't make me mad. No longer a willing victim. God Bless and Merry Christmas, JB

Charles Messina

Date: 12/12/2023 5:01:00 PM

People paint their own faces with smiles and don't even know they did it...in this mad world. Great lines here...

Sara Etgen-Baker

Date: 12/12/2023 3:53:00 PM

a profound and enlightening poem, Silent One. I thought this line was most powerful: Defame me, shame me - massacre my character. I'll slay your demons, whilst you slaughter my personality. I've actually known folks who readily do such a thing. Destructive relationships seen horrific to me with their 'unexplainable pain.' Grateful for your insight into human nature and for sharing that with your poetic words. Well done, Silent One. Have a splendid evening,Sara

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 12/12/2023 9:50:00 AM

So many great lines, my friend! So glad you are writing!