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Jealousy Sought My Fame

Victory neared but I had all but given up Memory had slowly begun to abandon me, Ivory towers no longer satisfied my needs Trajectory found me kneeling on bended knee. History had not been particularly kind to me Contradictory rumors cast blots on my life, Sophistry invaded my one sphere of influence Inquiry uncovered even more lethal strife. Valedictory seemed my only acceptable release Predatory enemies jealously sought my fame, Mystery surrounded my plethora of concerns Maledictory insults eventually destroyed my name. written January 31, 2022

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Robert Gorelick

Date: 2/1/2022 1:31:00 PM

I've been destroyed by the blasts of men's mouths--Thomas Moore--before led to his execution. 16th century Nice write

L Milton Hankins
Date: 2/1/2022 1:52:00 PM

Yes, it happens more often than one would think. Many a good mind has been jeopardized by the tongues of thoughtless drones.

Maurice Rigoler

Date: 2/1/2022 4:52:00 AM

Not sure if this personal, but the english is superb. / Maurice

L Milton Hankins
Date: 2/1/2022 6:55:00 AM

Nope, not personal at all, Maurice. I was writing about a fictional person who life was threatened by rumor and innuendo. Should turn into a novel, eh? (lol)

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 1/31/2022 11:48:00 PM

"Predatory enemies jealously sought my fame," Wow! Your writing is exciting Hank!

L Milton Hankins
Date: 2/1/2022 6:56:00 AM

Thanks, Caren. I don't know about that. This was a fictional write about a character who faced destruction by his jealous enemies. Not me! Nothing or nobody makes me self-destructive. I don't think.