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Stubborn
by Kate Burnside → (All Poetry by Kate Burnside)
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... Some situations in life just get your goat... or something! Hmmmmm... nice... :))


STUBBORN


I feel my whole body stiffen;
my face lengthens and my fringe
grows long, covering my eyes –
saucers now bearing a
dangerous glint.

My mind shuts up like a fan.
I dig in my heels.

You pull on my chain
and I throw back my head,
curling my lip,
baring my perfectly aligned teeth;

sounding a warning deep
in my throat.

Leaning heavily, you rest
your full weight on me
from behind;
so I swing round my rear,
deftly throw back a kick,
catching you where it hurts…


Tell me, which part of “No!” is it
you fail to understand?

Is it the “N” for “Not on your life!”
or the “O” for
“Over my dead body!”?

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Reviewed by Sandra Mushi
Reviewed on January 9, 2006
I love what the N and O stand for, Kate. Very descriptive! A powerful write - I reckon its not aimed at teenagers, but I feel it would do them good if they read this - to help them stand strong and not to succumb to peer pressure et cetera.

God bless,

Sandie.

Reviewed by Aberjhani
Reviewed on January 7, 2006
A solid blast of power and dignity booming through a single poem.

Reviewed on January 7, 2006
WOW. Point taken I'm sure. You've penned defiance well.

TD

Reviewed by Carmen Ruggero
Reviewed on January 6, 2006
Ah... Kate! You are a master of descriptive language. In just a few strokes you set up the scene like nobody's business. As far as strength, both physical and psychic, well I agree with Robert. Gosh! I think I could go on forever. I think I'll stop now. But I liked it... can you tell? LOL

Carmen :-)

Reviewed by jude forese
Reviewed on January 6, 2006
your determination not to allow anyone to force their will upon you is admirable to say the least ... you never know what lurks in the surrounding darkness, so always keep on guard ... this is applicable to the physical as well as psychic realms ... potent poem, Kate ...

Reviewed on January 6, 2006
Stay strong, Kate dear. I know you will triumph, just like you have in this affirmative stance. Excellent write!

(((HUGS))), love and many, many prayers, Karla.

Reviewed by Regis Auffray
Reviewed on January 6, 2006
Superb assertiveness, Kate! Stay strong. You come out as very powerful in this write. Thank you. Love and peace to you,

Regis

Reviewed on January 6, 2006
strong and powerful; that's what you are! stay strong, dear heart! very well done!

(((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in tx., karen lynn. :D

Reviewed by Only A Poet (Reader)
Reviewed on January 6, 2006
stand your ground with brutes be they male or female! strong and powerful write.

Reviewed by Kate Burnside
Reviewed on January 5, 2006
Darlin Sage! Yeah, I still prefer chaps... cos, funnily enough, when I wrote this I felt that the natural assumption would be made that this is a male/female thing but, in actual fact, I have to say that in my experience of life sadly I have known more subtle emotional abuse from predatory females than I have from blokes. Have no idea why... or maybe I'm just more able to get my head round the way chaps operate, having three very teasing older brothers. Or perhaps I'm just a more male female myself... or sumthin??!! Anyway, whatever... "Just back off" is a powerful message that needs to be conveyed to anyone who seeks to overthrow our personal space and sovereignty. And I speak from the heart here... this goes very deep with me. K xx

Reviewed by Nordette Adams
Reviewed on January 5, 2006
ROFL! Oh, my! You've written a poem about me, Kate. :-) ~~Nordette

Reviewed by Sage Sweetwater
Reviewed on January 5, 2006
I'm guessing this is not the same stud muffin in Black Beauty you wrote, "Taking the stars from her eyes he attached them to his heels." Sounds like he's a mud stuffin! Do you still prefer chaps?
LOL!

Sage

Reviewed by Elizabeth Taylor (Reader)
Reviewed on January 5, 2006
hahahaha...some never get the message, Kate. That's why we are so adept at knowing instinctively where to kick.

cute poem...and a wonderful rant...

Reviewed by SHERRY HEIM
Reviewed on January 5, 2006
I too get fiery when someone tries to inflict their will upon me, especially when I have stated plainly that I have no use for them at this time or in this situation. We must stand our ground or give up a piece of our self that we have no desire to lose. High Five Kate! for sticking to your guns and letting them know, in no uncertain terms, that you are a force to reckoned with. A strong write that reveals a side of you that we don't often see in your offerings.

Take care,

Sherry

Reviewed by J M (Reader)
Reviewed on January 5, 2006
Bet this never happens again, I loved it I agree priceless piece. :)

Reviewed by Andy Turner (Reader)
Reviewed on January 5, 2006
LOL. I get visions of Barbara (Felicity Kendall) in the good life, throwing one of her paddies.. I guess you don't have an NHS dentist.
NO!! Thought that meant not open.... Bet someone eyes are watering.lol
Kheer up Kate..

Reviewed by F William Broome
Reviewed on January 5, 2006

Yeah!- for Kate!!! Where is that SOB? Your men-type friends will beat the shorts off him! I do hope this is not from real life, but if it is or isn't, damn if you did do the right thing...in double time! Great going, Lady! Now, we're all warned to skate around Kate...or... Yeooooooow!
.... I admire, and would like to use, those last five lines. - Bill


Reviewed by Janet Parker
Reviewed on January 5, 2006
I'm so glad to know that you're human, Kate. This is priceless!

Reviewed by Felix Perry
Reviewed on January 5, 2006
Oh Sweet Kate now this is a side of you I have never seen so my little friend has a temper. A wise man will do well to remember that although I have never been very wise when it comes to women. lol Nice write and a bit different for you but I like it.

Hugs,
Pops

Reviewed by Paul Williams
Reviewed on January 5, 2006
You Kick 'em in the nad's girl, lol...no one messes with our Kate. I'd hate to see you when your mad (angry sense)...we know your a loon lol;)N O spells NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

ahh Glenfiddich!

love it!

Paul;-)

Reviewed by George Carroll
Reviewed on January 5, 2006
That a girl Kate give him a swift kick and send him on his way.

Hugs

George

Reviewed by Peter Paton
Reviewed on January 5, 2006
You tell it as it is...and this is as uncompromising as it hurts !
I wouldn't want to upset your applecart Kate..lols
Peter

Reviewed by Tinka Boukes
Reviewed on January 5, 2006
Is it the “N” for “Not on your life!”
or the “O” for
“Over my dead body!”?


Very clever...thanks now I also understand the word.....lol!!

Love Tinka


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