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He would not ever harm
Another
Soul.
Or so he claims.
He says he doesn’t see the benefit
Of such a
Game.
His very words
Exclaim
Just how incapable he is of
Admitting blame
Or having even the
Appearance of
Shame.
It is clear to her that what
He purports
To be,
Makes him the very
Opposite of who
She will agree
to see.
For Sammi’s Weekend Writing Prompt: Purport in 64 words
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There is nothing anyone could say to change his mind.
Or his attitude.
Or his demeanor.
One could hardly expect him to respect those who practically asked to be demeaned, who did not try to rise above their lassitude, who did not take the opportunity when it presented.
So what if his wealth was carved out of others’ misery?
Someone had to do it. Someone had to step up to the plate and be the boss.
What did they expect him to be? A sniveling, prattling sissy like the ones who follow him?! They are lucky to have him.
For Sammi’s Weekend Writing Prompt: Misanthrope in 99 words
Disclaimer: No offense intended to any amphibians. I know they are better than that. Image presented for illustration purposes only….
Photo: Maria Teneva on Unsplash
He thinks himself a cavalier:
Aristocratic,
Well revered.
In fact he is
Just cavalier:
Disdainful
Petty
Quick to smear.
He thinks himself
A cavalier:
A man whose word all
Must adhere.
In truth he is
Just cavalier:
Dismissive
Hurtful
Full of sneer.
He thinks himself
A cavalier:
Someone for everyone
To cheer.
Yet he is
A racketeer,
And they want him
Out of here.
For Sammi’s Weekend Writing Prompt: Cavalier in 64 words
Photo: Amy-Leigh Barnard on Unsplash
He believes he is perfect,
The Gods’ answer to fate.
And they can all now retire,
For they had taken the bait.
He’ll dominate every action,
He’ll defend every crime,
If it’s done to the benefit
Of his imperious climb.
He recruits many minions
Who fetch and carry his deeds,
For to him it is given
That they’ll kowtow to his creed.
He will squelch any protest,
He’ll ridicule any voice
That dares not speak his glory
Or demands to have choice.
He is crass, and he bullies
Lashes out at dissent,
Because to him it is treason
If people still seek consent.
He is cruel, he is shallow
He full worship expects,
He will break every branch
To feed his Tyrannical Rex.
For Sammi’s Weekend Writing Prompt: Imperious at 123 words
Note: The photo of a (small handed) Animatronic Tyrannosaurus (T-Rex) was taken by Amy-Leigh Barnard at the Natural History Museum in London. No offense intended in the poem to the dinosaurs, extinct though they are.
N. juncifolius, Carolus Clusius Rariorum stirpium 1576
He has a bit of complex,
Or lots more than
A bit.
A tremendous,
Big
Complex.
One that logic
He won’t allow
Beat.
Some believe
It’s destructively
Unique,
But in truth
It is just
Textbook
Case
Of the morbidly
Unfit.
For Sammi’s Weekend Writing Challenge: Complex in 41 words
Photo: Atara Katz
Every man is an island:
Unique,
Not above.
Yet some sadly equate
Ego-worship,
With love.
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