The Shearing

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    The contempt for bullies is something I strive to lessen regularly, but days like today remind me how hard it is sometimes.

    The Shearing

    Three white dresses hang on the rack
    Which one to don today
    In the bullies' romper room, an attempt to teach fact.

    The sundress with an eyelet lace hem wins
    With a gray tank top underneath
    Too much cleavage would surely cloud their ignorant lens

    Hold that tawny head up, look them right in the eye
    You're not Hesther
    Nor will you quench them from their eternal dry

    The defendant's seat is chosen for her, much to her disgust
    Right among all the ring leaders
    Silently chastising with sideway glances, mistaking her a mirage of lust

    She stays, not bolting like the mustang living within
    Tends her sheep, cradles a newborn
    The countdown begins... the verdict, and whaddya know, wool blood covers her sin.

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    giri commented on The Shearing

    09-23-2012

    your poetry comes from the heart of hearts and a frank one too and the thoughts flow with ease and spread the breeze to seize the opportunity to win the hearts. great work.

    EyesOfRain commented on The Shearing

    09-22-2012

    This is very good! I can't remember the name but I remember reading about a Hester or Hesther somewhere... Anyhoo the undertones of this are amazing and I really like the whaddya know part because it was a swift change up and brought a nice firm closure to your piece. Lovely!

    Apple29

    09/23/2012

    thank you.

    TheLastCowboy commented on The Shearing

    09-19-2012

    Cant stand mean people, just dont understand why some people, are so determined to go out of their way to hurt others.... great write!!!

    Apple29

    09/20/2012

    thank you TLC:) i completely agree!!! thank you so much for reading and understanding my verses!!

    Brianandhiscats commented on The Shearing

    09-13-2012

    Hi. I liked it. The feeling of danger was very real. I imagine it was a personal experience. It brought back memories of being bullied at school, and that was fifty years ago! A very good poem. Brian X

    Apple29

    09/14/2012

    Thank you Brian! Yes, it was a personal experience I had this past Sunday...very painful. Back in elementary school, I was bullied too. I had acne pretty young and these boys, Cody and Brice, called me "warthog" for a very long time because of it. There were many other experiences but this one sticks out the most in my memory....and why I have zero tolerance for bullying...toward myself and anyone I love and care about!

    lisaner commented on The Shearing

    09-13-2012

    Well written, interesting poem. I love the last stanza. Is "Hesther" an allusion to Hawthorne's Hester Prynne?

    Apple29

    09/13/2012

    Yes, indeed it is. I took the 'th' in author's name and interjected it for added depth of symbolism. Thank you for reading and commenting!

    Poetry is not the expression of personality but an escape from personality.

    T. S. Eliot (1888-1965) American-English poet and playwright.

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