Exhausted...
from the throes
of fighting my way
through
R-E-S-I-S-T-A-N-C-E
from
C
O
N
T
R
A
R
Y
souls.
The ordeal
is over.
Not for forever.
Just for today.
But, I feel better.
Much relieved
and
D
R
A
I
N
E
D
spent
altogether.
I said my piece.
I did my bit.
I did my best.
I got it off my chest.
Spilled the beans.
Spoke from my gut
without
hitting below the belt.
Bully for me!
That was not easy, believe me!
Big mouth, big belly
so inviting, let me tell you!
Perfect target for verbal blows.
Impolite epithets, rude labels
caterwalls and name calls
accusations, recriminations
complaints
met with
incredible, impossible
down-for-the-count eighth-round
knockout!
I’m amazed and D-A-Z-E-D...
...'member when Ali rumbled Forman?
This may have been
some of how it happened,
boxing terminology:
My opponent:
“Jab, jab right, left bob and weave, left hook, right cross,
right knee, left knee, right elbow, left elbow, right round ...
Lead with jab to eyes; throw right winging punch to ribs.
... Shoulder barge, right hook, left hook to body,
right upper cut to chin, left hook to jaw, right cross ...”
right upper cut to chin, left hook to jaw, right cross....
carefull, you're leaving yourself wide open.
This is funny and I love the way you have done it Helga.
love
Ian
Reviewed by Jaclynn Huntington (Reader)
Reviewed on September 20, 2003
Fantastic!! Both message and style. An enjoyable read.
~Jackie~
Reviewed by Douglas Arnold (Reader)
Reviewed on September 18, 2003
I have always liked the style of poetry which draws emotions with physical shape: literally a picture with words. 'resistance' resists being written, 'DRAINED' drains down the page, etc. Persanally I have never had the confidence to try this style, because it is too easy to make a dog's breakfast of it. As to the interpretation, I agree with Grady and Karla
Good poem Helga
my wife calls it dueling. your from the heart poetic expression on this topic was very entertaining. I enjoyed reading it. It does drain you sometime to argue. I always try a few jokes on people I like and people who I don't like I just avoid them as much as possible. Some fools aren't worth getting all worked up for. Read Bob Hopes quote about this on my site.tk care G
Reviewed by Marco Landi (Reader)
Reviewed on September 17, 2003
Interesting work...with a punch Brava
Reviewed by Lady Peg (Reader)
Reviewed on September 16, 2003
Power packed {smiles}
PJ
Reviewed by Richard Malinowski (Reader)
Reviewed on September 16, 2003
I've felt that way! Like the best of the best, Helga puts the reader's experence into words for the first time! Yes, that's how I felt!
cleverly concocted write, helga; i truly enjoyed! (((HUGS))) and love, your friend in texas, karen lynn. :D
the kitty you are holding in the picture of yourself: what is its name? it is so pretty, and it reminds me so much of a friend's kitty named "midnight"!
Reviewed by ya mama (Reader)
Reviewed on September 16, 2003
this is great. i like the movement on the page and the title is creative.
A naïve councilman and a down-on-her-luck single mom try to save their county’s last stand of forest from greedy developers and a dysfunctional government.
The Wholly Book of Genesis is a humorous satire on the first book of the Old Testament where the Story of Creation, the building of Noah's Ark, Sodom and Gomorrah and the families of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob are thoroughly spoofed and broadsided.
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Carmen :-)
Great pic; great title; a stunning, clever, masterpiece - POW!!
Robert
carefull, you're leaving yourself wide open.
This is funny and I love the way you have done it Helga.
love
Ian
~Jackie~
Good poem Helga
PJ
i adore this write! the reader experiences the battle with the movement on the page; outstanding write! *applause*
(((HUGS))) and love,
karla. :)
love the title--perfectly fits the title and poem
the kitty you are holding in the picture of yourself: what is its name? it is so pretty, and it reminds me so much of a friend's kitty named "midnight"!