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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

Copyright © Paul Callus | Year Posted 2020

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October 5, 2020 at 2:03 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

October 8, 2020 at 10:09 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

September 28, 2020 at 7:42 AM

yes, such truth here, my friend

September 28, 2020 at 11:54 AM

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

Angela Crabtree

September 27, 2020 at 3:05 PM

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

September 28, 2020 at 11:31 AM

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

September 23, 2020 at 5:24 AM

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

September 23, 2020 at 9:24 AM

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

Paula Goldsmith

September 22, 2020 at 11:42 AM

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

September 22, 2020 at 1:55 PM

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

September 21, 2020 at 2:39 PM

Congratulations on your win, Paul. Hugs Eve

September 22, 2020 at 1:43 PM

Thank you, Eve. Regards & Hugs // paul

Jennifer Proxenos

September 21, 2020 at 7:30 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.

September 22, 2020 at 1:43 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

September 20, 2020 at 11:25 PM

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

September 22, 2020 at 1:38 PM

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

Andrea Dietrich

September 20, 2020 at 1:44 PM

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

September 22, 2020 at 1:04 PM

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

Anne-Lise Andresen

September 20, 2020 at 12:23 PM

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

September 22, 2020 at 12:58 PM

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

September 20, 2020 at 11:49 AM

Very nicely done Paul, Congrats on your win..

September 22, 2020 at 12:47 PM

Thank you, Joseph. Best regards // paul

September 19, 2020 at 2:16 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

September 22, 2020 at 12:40 PM

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

September 19, 2020 at 7:07 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...

September 22, 2020 at 11:22 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

September 16, 2020 at 2:55 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...

September 18, 2020 at 1:02 AM

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

September 16, 2020 at 11:52 AM

oh, such a wise observation here, my friend

September 18, 2020 at 12:47 AM

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

September 15, 2020 at 6:18 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

September 18, 2020 at 12:52 AM

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

Besma Riabi Dziri

September 15, 2020 at 4:31 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.

September 15, 2020 at 11:49 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

September 15, 2020 at 4:27 AM

Venomous tongue will do it every time..you built the pyramid well, Paul. Not an easy form.

September 15, 2020 at 11:43 AM

Thank you, Vijay. Your visit is most welcome. Regards // paul

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