Shame

SHAME
contempt
misfortune

his pride mortified
by a venomous tongue
dripping spiteful jealousy

“the fury of a woman scorned”

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Contest: Pyramids
Sponsor: Joseph May
Placed 1st
14th September 2020

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Sandra L. Weiss

Date: 10/15/2020 8:13:00 AM

Well done Paul. Emotionally strong, you can feel it.

Paul Callus
Date: 10/15/2020 11:04:00 AM

Thank you for reading & liking, Sandra. Hope you are keeping well. Regards // paul

Susan Ashley

Date: 10/5/2020 2:03:00 PM

Dear Paul, I enjoyed the agitation of emotions stirred to perfection with your exceptional pen. In your trademark style, you capture the negative spirit of these feelings succinctly. Great shape too! :)) Warmest wishes, my wonderful friend.. ~Susan

Paul Callus
Date: 10/8/2020 10:09:00 AM

Thank you so much, Susan. Always a pleasure to read your meaningful feedback, my friend. ~ Hope you are keeping well. Warm regards & Hugs // paul

Jack Horne

Date: 9/28/2020 7:42:00 AM

yes, such truth here, my friend

Paul Callus
Date: 9/28/2020 11:54:00 AM

Thank you, Jack. Hope you're keeping well, my friend. // paul

Angela Crabtree

Date: 9/27/2020 3:05:00 PM

Jealousy can definitely hurt someone. I enjoyed reading this. Peace, Angie

Paul Callus
Date: 9/28/2020 11:31:00 AM

Thank you, Angie. Your visit is much appreciated. Regards // paul

Supraja Kannan

Date: 9/23/2020 5:24:00 AM

Congratulations on your well deserved win... True words and I loved the ending...

Paul Callus
Date: 9/23/2020 9:24:00 AM

Thank you Supraja. Have a lovely day...and take care. // paul

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 9/22/2020 11:42:00 AM

Congratulations on your win. Few words here with much said. A wonderful write. Enjoy your win.............

Paul Callus
Date: 9/22/2020 1:55:00 PM

Thank you, Paula. Hope you're having a lovely day. Regards // paul

Eve Roper

Date: 9/21/2020 2:39:00 PM

Congratulations on your win, Paul. Hugs Eve

Paul Callus
Date: 9/22/2020 1:43:00 PM

Thank you, Eve. Regards & Hugs // paul

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 9/21/2020 7:30:00 AM

Congratulations Paul, and how right you are, women can be spiteful, but I've experienced one or two men of late being spiteful - such a song and dance about a comment in my POTD. and it was a question I asked, not a statement. I blocked the comments of one of the poets, think his name was Keith. However, I'm happy for your 1st placing my friend. Be well and safe, warm regards and hugs, Jennifer.

Paul Callus
Date: 9/22/2020 1:43:00 PM

Thank you for your contribution to the topic, Jenny. “the fury of a woman scorned” can easily be balanced by changing 'woman' to 'man' :) I am sure men don't enjoy being scorned, either! ~ Warm regards & hugs my friend. // paul

Carol Mitra

Date: 9/20/2020 11:25:00 PM

Yes true this hath no hell like a woman scorned...Congrats on your win Paul. Take care.

Paul Callus
Date: 9/22/2020 1:38:00 PM

Thank you, Carol; pleased to have you visiting. Warm regards // paul

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 9/20/2020 1:44:00 PM

So interesting how you took it into the shame from gossip and then into a woman scorned! Great read. Congrats on the win.

Paul Callus
Date: 9/22/2020 1:04:00 PM

Your insightful critique and congrats are appreciated, Andrea ~ thank you! Regards // paul

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 9/20/2020 12:23:00 PM

- Words of truth, Paul - Excellent written - Congratulations on your win :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Paul Callus
Date: 9/22/2020 12:58:00 PM

Thank you, Anne-Lise:) Regards & Hugs // paul

Joseph May

Date: 9/20/2020 11:49:00 AM

Very nicely done Paul, Congrats on your win..

Paul Callus
Date: 9/22/2020 12:47:00 PM

Thank you, Joseph. Best regards // paul

Judy Ball

Date: 9/19/2020 2:16:00 PM

Ooo! A very insightful piece Paul. The tongue is a two edged sword and if we aren't careful we can cut ourselves to death on our own sword. This is a really good one. Thanks for sharing. God Bless, JB

Paul Callus
Date: 9/22/2020 12:40:00 PM

Thank you for the insightful comments, Judy. Pleased that you enjoyed. Regards & blessings // paul

Robert Lindley

Date: 9/19/2020 7:07:00 AM

A reality that I myself in my youth have felt. Life and love both are capable of bringing on so many conflicts. Your new poem definitely covers it so well. Good luck in that contest.. A fav.. God bless...

Paul Callus
Date: 9/22/2020 11:22:00 AM

Excuse the late reply, Robert; life has been keeping me busy. Thank you for your insightful input, my friend...and for the fav. Regards // paul

Michael Tor

Date: 9/16/2020 2:55:00 PM

Paul your words give an undeniable truth in what you write. A thought provoking jolt for who ever is in the other end of that fury. Excellent entry for the contest my friend...

Paul Callus
Date: 9/18/2020 1:02:00 AM

Thank you for the insightful feedback, Michael. Enjoy the weekend! Regards // paul

Jack Horne

Date: 9/16/2020 11:52:00 AM

oh, such a wise observation here, my friend

Paul Callus
Date: 9/18/2020 12:47:00 AM

Thank you, Jack. Have a nice weekend, my friend // paul

Lindsay Laurie

Date: 9/15/2020 6:18:00 PM

Hello Paul … Jealous words do lead to shame, and as the saying goes; mud sticks, even when exposed as untrue - thank you Paul - Lindsay

Paul Callus
Date: 9/18/2020 12:52:00 AM

Your words make a lot of sense, Lindsay. Thank you for visiting. Regards // paul

Besma Riabi Dziri

Date: 9/15/2020 4:31:00 AM

Nothing good comes from what is really ugly! We just receive what we share and give! It is very important that we always try to connect with what brings to us beauty and what fills our hearts with tolerance and compassion.. a theme that torments humanity.. you conveyed it in an form and genuine substance! A wonderful work signed by a great insightful poet! An immense pleasure to read, Paul.. My deepest regards and blessings.

Paul Callus
Date: 9/15/2020 11:49:00 AM

Your lovely insightful remarks too are a pleasure to read dear Besma! As always your words inspire and uplift my spirits. Shukraan. Warm regards & blessings // paul