His Piffle of Drivel

An ogre is seldom awakened by poetic lines
but he shakes his fists trying to slander others.
I laugh at his desperate attempts at writing.
Delighting in his flawed efforts at metaphors.

On all fours this ogre creeps around like a spider
Oh what distorted webs he dares to weave...
when he deceives those who do not know
his penchant for whining and absurd cries of wolf.

He aspires to climb to the peak of a mountain
but fails miserably with each witless haiku.
Do not fear in the false bravado of the daft beast,
but feast on his raves as he digs his own grave.

Imagery is lost among his gibberish blabber...
a rather nondescript description of such bluster.
His script is not clever, thought he thinks it is so.
He doesn't scare me or those who know... whatever

Inanity is the work of such a bootlicking fool...
a tool who yammers thinking he impresses others,
but a jester dances for those who seek a false throne.
Does that ring with a piffle of drivel to anyone but me?
Copyright © | Year Posted 2021

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Gauthier Avatar
May 31, 2021 at 8:05 AM
Ouch ~ remind me to never get on your bad side, Jenna!!! Congrats on your well deserved POTD with this artfully crafted rant. Love it ~
Mcintosh Avatar
May 25, 2021 at 4:33 AM
Congrats on POTD and bless you always, Love, Gina
Proxenos Avatar
May 24, 2021 at 9:46 AM
Hi Jenna, i'm like an elusive butterfly, now you see me, now you don't. Work does take up most of my time and then there is poetry, social obligations, and housework which I dislike, but do have a domestic helper coming in three times a week. Congratulations my friend , a wonderful honor. POTD hope you enjoyed your day and are still enjoying it. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.
Y. Avatar
May 24, 2021 at 7:21 AM
Hi Jenna, You penned such a well-written and creative write. I try not to pay attention to these “types.” Congratulations on getting the poem of the day. It was well deserved. Have a great day:-) Alexis
Buhagiar Avatar
May 24, 2021 at 2:26 AM
Congratulations for your POTD (The administration was supposed to inform me when I receive a new poem). I agree with Connie. Best ignore them. They thrive on replies, Best to block them. Hugs.
Allison Avatar
May 25, 2021 at 11:53 PM
I DO have him blocked Victor! It's pathetic that he has to blog so that his buddies can join in the attack rather than contact admin if he has an issue . i may write bawdy poems as do others on the site but i don't break any rules limericks are allowed to be ribald and if he doesn't like my work he doesnt have to read it.
Logan Avatar
May 24, 2021 at 5:32 AM
Hi Victor. There's a limit to how much undeserved degradation can be ignored. Giving them free rein to comment exposes the root of their animosity. In this case the administration removed his comments on my poem as well as his blog. I'd call that vindication.
Marcum Wong Avatar
May 23, 2021 at 7:34 PM
Congratulations on your POTD honor Jenna. It is sad to know you would need to respond to attacks from blogs. I try to stay far away from people like that who only want to stir the pot with trouble. Your reply was caustic and so well written! Blessings xxoo
Logan Avatar
May 24, 2021 at 5:28 AM
The attacks were upon several poets in his blogs and individual comments. There's no need for such rude behavior. Thanks for reading me and leaving your thoughts, Connie.
May Avatar
May 23, 2021 at 12:45 PM
You have done poetic surgery on the"daft beast", Well penned, Congrats on POTD Jenna
Logan Avatar
May 23, 2021 at 12:51 PM
Sometimes a little nip or tuck here and there helps, but some are beyond surgical help. Thanks for the visit and comments, Joseph.
Leffanta Avatar
May 23, 2021 at 12:31 PM
Congratulations on POTD, but I liked, "Little blood suckers just need a good swat!" best! Aloha! Rico
Logan Avatar
May 23, 2021 at 12:50 PM
LOL Rico. That's fodder for another poem...or so it seems. Thanks so much!
Wolves Avatar
May 23, 2021 at 11:26 AM
Oh my how I wish I'd written this... I know a lot of piffling dribblers... Congratulations on P.O.T.D
Logan Avatar
May 23, 2021 at 12:48 PM
I'd agree to share it with you since you totally agree with me. LOL Running Wolves. Thanks!
Edmonds  Avatar
May 23, 2021 at 10:16 AM
It rings a bell with me Jenna, his piffle of drivel is scribble that no one is interested in. Congratulations on poem of the day… Belle
Logan Avatar
May 23, 2021 at 12:46 PM
You're exactly right, Belle, and he knows it. Thank you.
Hankins Avatar
May 23, 2021 at 8:30 AM
Just dropping back to say CONGRATULATIONS on your POTD, Jenna.
Logan Avatar
May 23, 2021 at 8:57 AM
Thanks for stopping by again, Milt. It's appreciated.
Doll Avatar
May 23, 2021 at 8:22 AM
Jenna, amazing write, Congratulations on POTD.~ Warren
Logan Avatar
May 23, 2021 at 8:56 AM
Thank you for your thoughts, Warren.
Kavanagh  Avatar
May 23, 2021 at 7:27 AM
Heya Jenna, congratulations on potd, I’m sure most people on the site, are aware of the piffle of drivel, it’s gone beyond a joke, into the realms of the psychotic, Imagination is one thing, but downright self-indulgence, self importance, and lies is a different ballgame altogether, well said, cheers David
Kavanagh  Avatar
May 24, 2021 at 8:52 AM
Honestly Jan the only sense I can make, are serious mental health issues, they are obviously delusional, but in denial, what else could they hope to achieve, by putting something in black and white and then denying it, cheers David
Allison Avatar
May 23, 2021 at 4:43 PM
I got a mail today about a blog that was aimed at me on Monday. yet the writer of the blog now denies he has ever written anything that would harm anyone - I think he has selective memory as he also did another blog aimed at me and another poet . shame he is such a hypocrite but at least people can see it in black and white
Logan Avatar
May 23, 2021 at 8:56 AM
lol David. Yes, and it's evident by the lack of comments he receives. You've described the self-absorbed circumstances perfectly and thanks for your following.
Merryman Avatar
May 23, 2021 at 6:58 AM
Back to say congrats for POTD! Blessings, Kim M
Logan Avatar
May 23, 2021 at 8:53 AM
Thank you very much, Kim.
Kitchin Avatar
May 23, 2021 at 6:14 AM
Jenna, well done and well put, congratulations on POTD!
Logan Avatar
May 23, 2021 at 6:23 AM
Thank you, Tania. I'd rather write about other things.
La France Avatar
May 23, 2021 at 6:09 AM
Jenna, wonderful write and congratulations on receiving a well deserved POEM OF THE DAY enjoy the honor, oh yes, through my years on PS I have come across such people too, love _Constance
Logan Avatar
May 23, 2021 at 6:20 AM
Thanks, Constance. I compare them to mosquitoes who like to bite. Little blood suckers just need a good swat!
Andresen Avatar
May 23, 2021 at 5:44 AM
- Congratulations with your excellent poem - well deserved p.o.t.d., Jenna :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Logan Avatar
May 23, 2021 at 6:19 AM
Thank you Anne-Lise. I like your recent photo.
Allison Avatar
May 23, 2021 at 12:54 AM
Dropping back with many congrats on POTD Jenna:-) hugs Jan xx
Logan Avatar
May 23, 2021 at 3:19 AM
Thanks for the good tidings, Jan. It's just a spoof about a goof.
Cunningham Avatar
May 23, 2021 at 12:48 AM
Back to say congratulations Jenna on your poem beeing chosen as POTD. A well deserved honour, enjoy your day. Tom
Logan Avatar
May 23, 2021 at 4:51 AM
I know for sure at least one hit my target.
Cunningham Avatar
May 23, 2021 at 3:29 AM
With barbs lol
Logan Avatar
May 23, 2021 at 3:18 AM
It's a lampoon, shot from a harpoon, Tom. lol Thanks!
Buhagiar Avatar
May 22, 2021 at 11:38 PM
Perfect poem. Love the way you put some fun in it. Hugs.
Logan Avatar
May 23, 2021 at 3:18 AM
There's not much perfection in the reason for its creation, Victor, but thank you for your kind words. I hope you're well.
Merryman Avatar
May 22, 2021 at 4:59 PM
An impressive write, Jenna! The creative language and descriptiveness is fantastic! Blessings, Kim M
Logan Avatar
May 23, 2021 at 3:16 AM
I appreciate the compliments, Kim. It's just a spoof; drivel of another kind.
Allison Avatar
May 22, 2021 at 2:04 PM
oh gosh Jenna i have not seen the word piffle in ages but it is such a descriptive word, and i do see some tripe posted on the site. I have missed seeing you on soup and hope everything is ok with you and its not been illness keeping you from posting. Write on:-) hugs jan xx
Logan Avatar
May 22, 2021 at 2:52 PM
I've never liked tripe...too much bull. lol I'm fine, Jan, thanks for being concerned. I've lost a bit of interest in the site. Thanks for the read and comments.
Hankins Avatar
May 22, 2021 at 11:48 AM
Great writing, Jenna, with wonderful descriptive adjectives. Though, I kept wondering to whom the poem was directed. Hope it wasn't me! Of course, as you well know, a successful poem always evokes strong response in the mind of the reader. Fantastic job!
Logan Avatar
May 22, 2021 at 12:14 PM
I will take your comment as a compliment, Milton. If my lines were aimed at you I would confirm your suspicion, since your thoughts may have led you in that direction, but as far as I know you are not a court jester. However, I would be careful of liaisons. Thank you for reading me and leaving your thoughts.
Cunningham Avatar
May 22, 2021 at 11:46 AM
Well written Jenna, in times of yore every village had its idiot and that applies to websites in this digital age. Anyone we know lol. Tom
Logan Avatar
May 22, 2021 at 12:12 PM
Dear Tom, I had to stop laughing at your comment before I could reply. I'm fairly certain you know of the babbler and his follies. Thanks for catching up to me. It's been a few days since I've posted.
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