The Amateur

~ written for the contest "If God would have given you a virtue.." Thanks for the invitation Al ~

art ~ Todd White

 

 

Eat, Pray, Love

not necessarily in that order

I mean, really…

a girl has to work up an appetite

 

and she has an appetite that would put

Madame Bovary to shame

 

She rushes in on A Street Car Named Desire

a breathless sashay of curvy hips

followed shortly thereafter by a somewhat sarcastic smile

as if she’s holding back

The Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood

 

But it’s her To Kill a Mockingbird glance

that gives her away

sizing up the competition

as she singles out her next and possible

Final Target

 

Secretly hoping The Scarlet Letter is visible

just for conversation sake of course

 

And while some bow in her Kiss or Kill Me Eclipse

I sit back and sigh…

 

The Cult of the Amateur

 

A Book of Love Poetry is much more of an aphrodisiac

 

Oh well…

 

 Cheers!

Author's Note

I included the titles of some of my favorite books to lighten the mood of this little rant. (written for the woman that turned our friendship into a competition ~ I pity you)

Reviews

[Lydia Shutter]

Oh, the attitude in this one rocks, GF! :) She sizes up her targets.....and truly she never enjoys it when she gets them, does she? Great character study and I loved seeing so many titles of good books woven into your lines. If she tried to turn your friendship into a competition, you just won, hands down. Good one, Julie. Lydi**

[MsJewel]

Thank you Lydi. I believe you may remember who this one is for - and thankfully she is not trolling the halls of WC... Hugs, Julie

[Lydia Shutter]

Oh, yea, I remember......how could I forget? LOL

[MsJewel]

Like a bad dream.....

[Lydia Shutter]

She would be laughed off this site so in a way we are lucky things happened as they did.

[AprilRN1210]

Oh wow!!! Spicy, and sooo clever... I feel those skillful claws done only the way you can in such a classy way!! girl... I bow to your talent... This is awesome right here.. I love the pic and even the red font... ha! so fitting.... RAWR.... you are such an amazing writer and can see how others would be jealous, but they are the stupid ones, because your heart is HUGE and you are one of the REAL, HONEST, GENUINE people on here that I have come to ADORE... don't let them get to you girl... you are in a whole different league and let them eat their heart out....... I have to say, I really enjoyed seeing this different side of you... I am honored to call you friend.... did I say that I loved it???!!!! wahooo... ((hugs))

[MsJewel]

Thank you for your kind words April. I'm honored to call you a friend as well. I'm so glad you understand even nice girls have to bring out the claws every now and then. It sucks to be messed with - but there are people out there that are evil and nasty. I have found it's easier to laugh at them then to fight with them. Hugs, Julie

[AprilRN1210]

I understand completely and couldn't agree more! it was my pleasure:)

[A. Amos]

Extremely entertaining, this was different from your usual writing, truly enjoyed the read!

[MsJewel]

Thank you :) Julie

[Sami Khalil]

Different from you style Miss Jewel but still good. Attitude can be friend or an enemy to the multitude. Bravo..................

[MsJewel]

Thank you for the kind words Sami :) Julie

[Sami Khalil]

You are welcome muchly....:).........

[Eve Ola]

Secretly hoping The Scarlet Letter is visible :D I really enjoyed the read Thanks for inviting :)

[MsJewel]

Thank you Eve :) Julie

[Einstein Noodle]

i shiver at the thought of being in your sites :) there are levels of play aren't there?!! i have not read/seen the movies of all you have mentioned but in a short poem you have packed a wallop with them .. this verse is a killer for me .. seethes with controlled sarcasm ..
"Secretly hoping The Scarlet Letter is visible
just for conversation sake of course" ... cheers to you and to writing .. and getting it all out ;)
E.

[MsJewel]

No need to shiver..you are much to kind to bring out my claws! Thank you for the lovely comment :) Julie

[Sophy Freebirds]

Ohh yea!! I can connect to this.because i have also lost lots of my GFs due to their own insecurity.Their bad.. lol :D.. i liked your killer attitude here.Envy is one of the seven deadliest things and if it comes in between .. its gonna ruin everything.. Cheers to this fabulous rant.. ;)

~Sophy

[MsJewel]

What is it with these girls Sophy? I have never understood the insecurity or the backstabbing. I've always thought killing them with kindness would make them change...but every once in a while the claws have to come out. I'm thrilled you enjoyed this one. Hugs, Julie

[Sophy Freebirds]

They envy you because they can't be like you.So let them try to claw - we have tough skins..don't we :)★hugs back at you dear★

[wordman]

I thought I was in the library and shes messing with the wrong one I would say lol

[MsJewel]

Thank you Ron :) Julie

[wordman]

your welcome julie

[Kelly Scheppers]

A best seller, in my book! ...oh, and I do believe I know of whom you speak! She's laughable, with a trail of exclamations to follow!!

[MsJewel]

(((((Kelly))))) It's wonderful to see you. I have missed your gorgeous poetry. "laughable" - yes that's a great word to describe her! :) Julie

[Lyn Anderson]

This is clever, with lots of sass and attitude. I would say, however, conversation's sake. And we all know women like this. I never lost so many friends as when I started to look and feel better about myself. But then again, they obviously weren't friends in the first place.

[MsJewel]

I've never understood women like this - but as you said - we all know them. I choose to laugh at them instead of fighting back...Love your comment. Thanks so much :) Julie

[redflutterby]

Some of my all time favorite books and an apt description of my least favorite type of female friend. lol...well done Julie!!

[MsJewel]

I'm glad you enjoyed it. Thanks so much! :) julie