Steve Grammatico Poet Dramatic Monologue

Wronged--Seven Deadly Sins

Thank you for coming on short notice, sir.
A drink, perhaps, before we speak of her?
No? To bus’ness then. Ending civil strife
Requires me to move against my wife.
I trust that you will note I’m not to blame
When you have heard how I’ve been put to shame.
She scolds me when I’ve had too much to eat,
Objects when I explain my right to cheat,
Upbraids me when I sleep ‘til after noon,
Laughs at my goal to own the sun and moon,
Reproves me when I covet what is theirs,
Knocks my hauteur and all my “put-on airs.” 
My fury at this treatment you must see;
I need your legal skills to set me free.

1/31/2016

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Jan Allison February 24, 2016 at 3:16 PM Great humour here Steve - guess it's too late for counselling here - no wonder so many relationship fail!:-( hugs Jan xx

Hansteven Selfa February 8, 2016 at 8:29 AM Congratulations Steve! You truly are deserving! :)-HANS Steve Grammatico February 8, 2016 at 10:47 AM Thank you, Hans. Appreciate your stopping by.

Teddy Kimathi February 8, 2016 at 7:44 AM Hi Steve. Congrats for your placement in the contest!!! ;-) Steve Grammatico February 8, 2016 at 10:55 AM Thanks Teddy. It was a pleasant surprise.

Susan Gentry February 7, 2016 at 3:08 PM Congratulations on your win with this clever poem! Steve Grammatico February 8, 2016 at 11:04 AM Thanks, Susan. It was inspired by Robert Browning, whom some consider the master of the dramatic monologue form.

Poet Destroyer A February 7, 2016 at 10:56 AM Hi Steve, Congrats on your awesome win. Love lINDA

Poet Destroyer A February 7, 2016 at 9:22 AM thank you for the reply

John Lawless February 7, 2016 at 8:50 AM The sinner in complete denial of all sin. Great take on the theme Steve, appreciate your participating in the contest. Steve Grammatico February 7, 2016 at 8:54 AM Thanks, John. It was an intriguing contest.

Poet Destroyer A February 3, 2016 at 6:36 PM enjoyed your entry Steve:), good luck in the contest.. @-> LINDA <-@ Steve Grammatico February 7, 2016 at 8:56 AM Thanks, Linda. Did OK as it turns out.

Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser February 1, 2016 at 3:27 AM Intriguing way to present the theme but it's there well written within the lines~Olive Eloisa =`) Steve Grammatico February 1, 2016 at 4:18 AM Thank you, Olive. Joined just weeks ago and continue discovering the many talented people who post here. After a brief look at your recent efforts, I can see you are one of those. More later.