Thursday, October 6, 2016
SHE
She superimposes his face
upon her own demons
cuz it ain't easy to beat the shit
out of a nameless, faceless entity,
and a punching bag
is always more therapeutic
when it's someone you love.
She knows
that he will absorb the blows--
bounce back grinning
to a standing eight count,
no worse for the wear.
Knowing in his knightly heart
what she still struggles to comprehend.
That the Devil made her do it.
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Goodness a woman with evil intentions and doesn't own up to her own shortcomings ~
ReplyDeleteIt's hard to do that when you are possessed--lol
DeleteYikes! A very interesting read.
ReplyDeleteZQ
Sure you've encountered similar--lol
DeleteThis is one of my favorites of the night. It's totally about me.
ReplyDeleteI applaud your honesty--lol
DeleteI have been spared to spar a woman like that.. but I can see it happening.. the chameleon image is interesting to ponder. Like a skin of innocence
ReplyDeleteIt will happen, trust me :)
DeleteA few pieces of advice, Mr Catnip:
ReplyDelete1.)Always, remember your wedding anniversary date.
2.)Don't fart so much.
3.)Always, always do wash your hands after you pee ...
... and she will love you forever ...
Smiles and purrs,cat.
Now there's some lovely homespun advice! But long as you "don't git none on ya" and you took a shower, there'll be nothing on your hands you should have to wash off :) (Yeah, it's just like any other part of your body, only tucked away for safe keeping!)
Delete... and she will love U 4ever!!! ... smiles ... Always, cat.
DeleteDynamite insight into a strange relationship
ReplyDeleteMore common than you might think, in my experience.
DeleteGreat write. Full of insight. Careful with those Demons Catnip. They're demons ;)
ReplyDeleteNothing that a good exorcism won't fix!
DeleteWoah! Intriguing piece.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the visit, Maria.
DeleteShe sounds like trouble! Enjoyable read :)
ReplyDeleteNo more trouble than most--ha ha
DeleteAh, the devil woman - ideal choice. Classic poetic archetype, whether she's crossed your path or not!!
ReplyDeleteYou'll be seeing more of them cross your path now that Halloween is nigh.
DeleteWow..that drew me in quick with those first two lines. It is difficult dealing with those who have their own inner demons, metaphorically speaking as I assume this poem was intended.....or not (eeks).
ReplyDeleteWe all have our demons, many just prefer to inhabit the female form.
DeleteI love "a punching bag is always more therapeutic when it's someone you love."
ReplyDeleteWe've both been there, eh Sherry?
DeleteDang, Tim, you play with fire ~
ReplyDeleteI know--lol
DeleteFun and funny. The concluding line packs a pun, I mean punch!
ReplyDeleteIf you enjoy it, it makes me happy :)
DeleteWell I have a lot to say about this (pages) but as I am time poor...just let me say this
ReplyDeleteYOU
ARE
WRONG
Now go write out 100 times
Women are absolutely wonderful and any tongue lashing that I receive from one of them is utterly deserved.In fact, I am so impossible that I would try the patience of a saint.
Okay, I admit it. You are right. I probably need a spanking too :)
DeleteThis is a very interesting perspective on abusive relationships - so often the male is cast in the antagonistic role.
ReplyDeleteTrue...though I think men are much less likely to report domestic abuse than women due to not wanting to seem less "macho." The poem, however, is speaking primarily to verbal abuse.
Deleteyour writing style and topic selection usually reminds me of bob dylan, and the other retro poets.
ReplyDeleteMentioning me in the same breath is fine, Stacy, especially since he just won the Nobel Prize--lol
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