Ladder of Success

Kind of humorous poem, I don't believe in ' getting to the top the hard way' but a friend had said something of a woman she knew who did this so I wrote a poem about it

If success is a ladder

Everynight another rung

Each day hard at work

Each night a sirens song she sung

Lovers in the night

Coworkers in the day

With lace, pearls and lipstick

She'd make things go her way

They meant nothing to her

Nothing, except success

Promotions, raises, bonuses 

Meant nothing but "Undress"

Labeled with a scarlet letter

On her methods others  frown

Oh well, She knew the best way  up

Was sometimes to  lie down

Author's Note

(Please read description :)) Any and all opinions welcom!

Reviews

[ANTO]

I like this Shadow Poet. Another string to your bow - Wit and wordplay and 'pleasing to the eye' formatting. It is an observational write without judgement - the best type, Imho. Reminded me of that great film from the 90's 'Disclosure'. Dunno how much of that goes on these days but I did see male colleagues of mines practice soft flirting to get their way with a female boss we had - it worked - a lot. Dont think they were going the whole way but it was the tip of this iceberg you painted here.

Interestingly my eye was drawn to the last word of every line and I thought that could be a good example of 'found poetry' :

Ladder rung
Work; sung.

Night, day
Lipstick way.

Her success -
Bonuses... undress.

Letter - frown
Up, down.

[Death's Poet]

Thank you so much! I am very glad you liked it! And that is actually really cool that it worked out that way. That was completely unintentional! However some of the best things in life are :)

[Abilash Uttama]

A powerful message, it's shameful how some people get blinded by the glitter of success which is a mere illusion, For what's in success without respect. A wonderful piece!

[Kurai.Merodi]

I really love this. To me it shows a bit of the corruption of the business word and how even if you work hard it not not enough. I think it show a deep message.

[Death's Poet]

Thank you ANONYMOUS :) I am really glad you enjoyed the poem and the message

[Kurai.Merodi]

any time. You should praise your self as well, the message is clear but it is also hidden, I really love that about your piece.