Barbara Writes
Barbara Writes
Mar 13, 2015

Your Demise Became My Desire

You start fights without a cause
Cussed me, then act like the victim
If only I had a missile
Then your mouth would be its target.

Why attack when I'm feeling well?
Starting fights without a cause
Your demise became my desire
Holding back kegs of fiery words.

Your callous, disrespectful taunts
Unrepented, doubling down
To start fights without a cause
Makes me dizzy full of contempt.

If cobra size of a python
I'd wrap my tail around your neck
Spit venom in your eye till blind
Starting fights without a cause.

About This Poem

Editing Stage: Editing - rough draft

About the Author

Region, Country: United States, USA

Favorite Poets: Billy Collins

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Comments

judyanne

Remind me not to get on the bad side of you
;)

I really like this - good rhythm

One thing - 'your mouth surely be its target' - I think needs a 'would' - 'your mouth would surely be its target'

love judy
xxx

Barbara Writes

I hate when I'm in a good place with the hubby, feeling well and he comes in with attitude out of no where. Glad you like it. i had fun imagining his poetic demise. Lol
Would would throw off the 8!syllable count. Any other suggestion?

judyanne

Doubled up - very annoying - I'm sure I only hit 'save' the once
xxx

Barbara Writes

Well structured, first rate. It's a joy to hear that from you sir. It wasn't written for the contest. I'm on a role writing Quatern. I've written about 10 since getting it mastered for the contest. I'm still writing. If I could just get meter that well. Lol would be a miracle.

Rula

Rula

10 years 1 month ago

I didn't know you have those criminal thoughts until I read this. Now I should be careful with my comments on your poetry. :)