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Ballpoint Bully

The pen
is a sword
that slays

in skilled hands
it is a scalpel
that dissects

my own
however
is a blunt instrument

and it beats  the truth out of me

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Richard Lamoureux

April 26, 2020 at 9:08 AM

I can see why you chose this one. Very effective imagery. Mine pen is pointy and serves as a hypodermic needle, injecting ink under my skin.

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart

April 26, 2020 at 10:44 AM

Thank you Richard! I like that, my truths, some of 'em anyway, I have inked on my skin. Hugs! xomo

Line Gauthier

April 22, 2020 at 4:28 PM

Wow ~ poignant, Maureen.

Jeff Connelly

December 18, 2019 at 5:50 AM

What a great one this is Maureen. To me the title suggested something else; and the beginning played along with my thoughts, but what a fantastic ending. Flailing oneself. As the church makes you want to think you will aleays be guilty of something. Thanks.

Jeff Connelly

December 18, 2019 at 11:44 AM

Safely hidden in the underground "Faults" of the vatican.

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart

December 18, 2019 at 9:26 AM

Oh, the capital G. I identify as postcathoholic. ;), I love this poem, thank you Jeff! xomo

Vegter Papyrus

October 22, 2018 at 11:03 PM

Enabled to do what you want with words. Bullying yourself for brilliance is amazing : )

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart

October 23, 2018 at 9:48 AM

You know it ;) ...a brutally honest piece, lol! xomo

Kevin Lawrence

July 6, 2018 at 1:04 PM

Wonderful poem, Maureen. Thank you. You remind me of Emily D. Like our most trusted friend, our pens listen with rapt attention.

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart

July 7, 2018 at 7:52 AM

That's a helluva compliment, thank you Kevin! I have not actually read much Emily D, I guess I should ;) xomo!

Charles Messina

July 4, 2018 at 11:09 PM

Love this, Maureen...the last line was perfect! Best wishes my friend...Charlie

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart

July 7, 2018 at 7:50 AM

Thank you Charlie! :) xomo

Joseph P. DiMino

July 4, 2018 at 6:12 AM

For sure at times...and dimensions yet to be hazarded. Love it!

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart

July 4, 2018 at 7:42 AM

Ha well said ;) thank ya Joe! xomo

Chris Hagy

July 3, 2018 at 4:47 PM

I love this Maureen, the ending is brilliant!...nothing new for me, just visiting...have a great day :)

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart

July 3, 2018 at 10:02 PM

Thank you Chris! A lovely day to you! :) xomo

Silent One

July 3, 2018 at 12:57 PM

This is brilliant... Your pen expresses what you wish not to show..

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart

July 3, 2018 at 10:06 PM

...something's out of the bag. ;) Thank you my friend xomo

Rd Mcmanes

July 3, 2018 at 11:54 AM

Enjoyed the twist at the end, well done. RD

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart

July 3, 2018 at 10:10 PM

Thank you RD :) xomo

Anil Deo

July 3, 2018 at 10:07 AM

O Canada! During apartheid, Canada was so supportive of teh Human Rights side ... but I did not, then, want to be a refugee. Those S. Africans who went to Canada are so happy, LORD be praised. Your pen ... ballpoint ... has more ball than most men! Love the last line, so original a Testimony to your heart/politics.Shalom shalom

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart

July 3, 2018 at 10:30 AM

You make this poet very happy with your kind words. Bless you Anil! xomo :) Shalom

Lyric Man

July 3, 2018 at 12:22 AM

Hi Maureen.. I loved reading your poem this evening with a delightful bedtime tea. I look forward to reading more of your creative works tomorrow.. sleep well!

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart

July 3, 2018 at 5:50 AM

Good morning Lyric Man! Thank you :)) xomo!