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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

Date: 4/26/2020 9:08:00 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 The Insolent Rib
Date: 4/26/2020 10:44:00 AM

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

Line Gauthier

Date: 4/22/2020 4:28:00 PM

Wow ~ poignant, Maureen.

Jeff Connelly

Date: 12/18/2019 5:50:00 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
Date: 12/18/2019 11:44:00 AM

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

Maureen McGreavy The Insolent Rib
Date: 12/18/2019 9:26:00 AM

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

Vegter Papyrus

Date: 10/22/2018 11:03:00 PM

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

Maureen McGreavy The Insolent Rib
Date: 10/23/2018 9:48:00 AM

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

Kevin Lawrence

Date: 7/6/2018 1:04:00 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 The Insolent Rib
Date: 7/7/2018 7:52:00 AM

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

Charles Messina

Date: 7/4/2018 11:09:00 PM

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

Maureen McGreavy The Insolent Rib
Date: 7/7/2018 7:50:00 AM

Thank you Charlie! :) xomo

Joe Dimino

Date: 7/4/2018 6:12:00 AM

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

Maureen McGreavy The Insolent Rib
Date: 7/4/2018 7:42:00 AM

Ha well said ;) thank ya Joe! xomo

Chris Hagy

Date: 7/3/2018 4:47:00 PM

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

Maureen McGreavy The Insolent Rib
Date: 7/3/2018 10:02:00 PM

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

Silent One

Date: 7/3/2018 12:57:00 PM

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

Maureen McGreavy The Insolent Rib
Date: 7/3/2018 10:06:00 PM

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

Rd Mcmanes

Date: 7/3/2018 11:54:00 AM

Enjoyed the twist at the end, well done. RD

Maureen McGreavy The Insolent Rib
Date: 7/3/2018 10:10:00 PM

Thank you RD :) xomo

Anil Deo

Date: 7/3/2018 10:07:00 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 The Insolent Rib
Date: 7/3/2018 10:30:00 AM

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

Lyric Man

Date: 7/3/2018 12:22:00 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 The Insolent Rib
Date: 7/3/2018 5:50:00 AM

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