Penny Hoe
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"Penny Hoe" is about and overly inquisitive and meddlesome person who often inserting themselves into other people's affairs. I wanted this poem to show vivid imagery and metaphors so you can see how I am comparing this person to a "dime-store detective," a spider in the shadows, and a thief peering over leaves, all highlighting their nosy behavior. I wanted it to show this character's relentless curiosity and gossiping habits can be disruptive and intrusive, painting a picture of someone who twists conversations and stories for their own amusement or interest. I want it to show that my character in this poem is The requesting this person to take a step back and allow some peace and privacy, rather than constantly prying into others' lives.
In the corner of the room, you slyly creep,
With your two cents ready, promises to keep,
A dime-store detective, prying in my space,
You're such a penny hoe, you never leave a trace.
Whispered conversations, you twist and you weave,
Like a spider in the shadows, never wanting to leave,
Why not rub those two cents together with glee,
And let that gossip churn like a stormy sea?
With a wink and a smirk, you dive right in,
Making sense of stories that you'd never been in,
Your curiosity's boundless, a relentless itch,
Oh, darling, you’re such a nosy little witch!
Why not take a step back, let the silence breathe?
Instead of peeking over, like a thief in the leaves,
Every little secret you prickle and pry,
Painting tales on the canvas of night’s quiet sky.
So here's to the moments when you choose to refrain,
To hold back those cents, stop pouring out your rain,
Just for a second, let my life be my dance,
And spare us the drama, give peace a chance.
2024
Copyright © Selena Jackson | Year Posted 2025
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