Picture of Confidence

curling his lip
smug
arms folded
disdainful
twirling the ends
of his mustache --
even the thought
that he 
could be defeated...
Copyright © | Year Posted 2021

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Krutsinger Avatar
July 26, 2021 at 3:32 PM
You have described the diabolical villain of melodrama so well!
Wolf Avatar
July 26, 2021 at 5:00 PM
Snidely Whiplash brought back to life.
Buehler Avatar
July 22, 2021 at 8:12 PM
A brief and penetrating character study, of pride going before the fall. Awesome writing, Gershon.
Wolf Avatar
July 23, 2021 at 11:25 AM
Exactly. The haughier they are, the farther they fall. Happy weekend, Evelyn
Kiser Avatar
July 22, 2021 at 9:31 AM
OOh, he's a hard character; well crafted brevity.
Wolf Avatar
July 23, 2021 at 11:25 AM
Ooh. He's a real Snidely Whiplash-type.
Hankins Avatar
July 22, 2021 at 9:04 AM
Wow, an unbelievably fine portrait of arrogance...just a few words, and I could see him clearly. And, I was disgusted! Good work, gw.
Wolf Avatar
July 23, 2021 at 11:24 AM
God bless, Milt.
Cunningham Avatar
July 22, 2021 at 3:01 AM
You created a good picture Gershon, that pompous git reeking of arrogance. Tom
Wolf Avatar
July 23, 2021 at 11:25 AM
Reeking is the precise word. Thanks, Tom
Michael Avatar
July 22, 2021 at 2:47 AM
Defeat will touch everyone including death...Well said in imagery
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