Smarts

intellectual stilettos 
                   stepping on toes
         
              more than hips swaying







1/17/2020
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Kinard Avatar
February 21, 2020 at 12:29 AM
A powerful piece of poetry. You make me want to try my hand at writing shorter pieces.
Pigeon Tart Avatar
February 21, 2020 at 7:39 AM
Thank you Robert!!! I've been razzed a bit for my shortness ;) I can't help myself, I whittle. xomo
Haight Avatar
February 16, 2020 at 3:55 PM
Such powerful sentiments in only nine words, Maureen! Congratulations on First Place! Hugs, Sandra
Pigeon Tart Avatar
February 16, 2020 at 8:23 PM
Thank you Sandra! My muse had a field with this one ;), Hugs! xomo
Knowlton Avatar
February 15, 2020 at 9:49 AM
Great senryu Maureen…Love it!
Pigeon Tart Avatar
February 15, 2020 at 4:53 PM
Thank you Charlie! :))), xomo
Kauffman Avatar
February 13, 2020 at 8:06 PM
Congratulations Maureen. "Shorties" can be difficult to write. Nice work!
Pigeon Tart Avatar
February 14, 2020 at 9:33 AM
Thank you Sam! There's definitely a challenge competing with meatier pieces, less room to grab the reader. xomo!
Watt Avatar
February 13, 2020 at 2:38 PM
Maureen, impressive how much narrative you can distill into so few words. A hearty congrats on your #1 placement ~ John
Pigeon Tart Avatar
February 13, 2020 at 6:42 PM
Thank you so much John! I do try ;), shorties aren't to everyone's taste. xomo!
Roper Avatar
February 13, 2020 at 2:13 PM
Congratulations on your win in Julia's contest. Hugs Eve
Pigeon Tart Avatar
February 13, 2020 at 6:41 PM
Thank you Eve, Hugs! xomo
Dutta Avatar
February 13, 2020 at 11:32 AM
BIG CONGRATS TO WIN TOP.
Pigeon Tart Avatar
February 13, 2020 at 6:40 PM
Thank you Anisha! Warm hugs :), xomo!
Gauthier Avatar
February 13, 2020 at 10:28 AM
Bravo on your top win, Maureen. Very witty.
Pigeon Tart Avatar
February 13, 2020 at 6:39 PM
Thank you Line! xomo <3
Medders Tobechi Avatar
February 13, 2020 at 9:22 AM
Congratulations on your win.
Pigeon Tart Avatar
February 13, 2020 at 6:38 PM
Thank you Janis, xomo :),
Ward Avatar
February 13, 2020 at 8:36 AM
Oh yes! A "woman message" to take to heart. Of course we are more! Love it! Well done for your top placement, beating all the others in this one out of thirty five chance, Maureen... Julia
Pigeon Tart Avatar
February 13, 2020 at 6:38 PM
Thank you Julia! I'm thrilled you love my little tart pome! ;D, xomo!
Mcferran Avatar
January 23, 2020 at 3:16 PM
Ooohh, you've definitely got these (intellectual stilettos)! ...And this is another fave FAV for me!!! ;D
Pigeon Tart Avatar
January 24, 2020 at 8:28 AM
Tee hee! ...And that's as close as I get to stilettos ;D, Thank you Lovely! xomo
Krampe Avatar
January 23, 2020 at 7:07 AM
"intellectual stilettos" - love it! Clever.
Pigeon Tart Avatar
January 24, 2020 at 8:29 AM
Thank you Agnes :))) xomo!
Kiser Avatar
January 22, 2020 at 5:19 PM
Oh well done, great imagery in this piece.
Pigeon Tart Avatar
January 24, 2020 at 8:39 AM
Thank you M.L. :))) xomo!
Horne Avatar
January 22, 2020 at 2:40 PM
very clever write
Pigeon Tart Avatar
January 24, 2020 at 8:40 AM
Thank you Jack! xomo
Swartz Avatar
January 22, 2020 at 1:14 PM
Wonderful Maureen! Are toes stepped on on purpose as way of extracting revenge for enjoying the way women look in them?
Pigeon Tart Avatar
January 24, 2020 at 8:47 AM
Thank you James. (I'm not say'n;) xomo!
Rodrigues Avatar
January 20, 2020 at 12:09 PM
Always love to read these short and powerful beauties!
Pigeon Tart Avatar
January 24, 2020 at 8:53 AM
Thank you so much Kim. I'm thrilled my groggy noggin is managing to produce any poems... especially warmed by your kind words. Hugs, xomo <3
One Avatar
January 19, 2020 at 2:05 PM
Hmmm...interesting thought.
Pigeon Tart Avatar
January 19, 2020 at 9:26 PM
Thank you. ...Hugs!
Faulkner Avatar
January 18, 2020 at 7:53 PM
If they're stilettos - does that mean they're narrow minded? :)
Pigeon Tart Avatar
January 18, 2020 at 10:56 PM
LOL! I was going more for an elevated consciousness ;D, xomo!
Wolves Avatar
January 18, 2020 at 5:58 PM
I voted for the ERA so she better not stomp... equal rights in every way bwahahahahaha
Pigeon Tart Avatar
January 18, 2020 at 11:00 PM
Tee hee ;)))) I had to look that up, but you got it!
Leffanta Avatar
January 18, 2020 at 1:15 PM
I can vouch for the fact that it smarts when stilettos step on toes! Aloha! Rico
Pigeon Tart Avatar
January 18, 2020 at 11:03 PM
My toes hurt just thinking of putting stilettos on. ;), xomo!
Connelly Avatar
January 17, 2020 at 9:25 PM
OUCH!!! That's why I prefer pumps lol wink Thanks Maureen. You just made the end of my day.
Pigeon Tart Avatar
January 18, 2020 at 11:04 PM
They are sexy but, nuts to that torture ;), xomo
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