Hey Bulldog

I wake up, fully nude and wondering where the f**k I am

I recognise the smoke filled room and I instantly go numb

why the f**k did I go back here?

My head is heavy with alcohol and dirty memories

and there she is

she is wearing lacey underwear and a ripped t-shirt just covering her breasts

I can make out her tattoo on her shoulder

I know that tattoo so well

ugliest f*****g thing

she is smoking, dropping ash on the record player that she is stood over

and she turns to me

and smiles a dirty smile that I f*****g resent

don't you just love this song she says

I know what it is

Hey Bulldog by the Beatles

she has played this on purpose

f*****g witch

she starts talking about John Lennon

yes I know the f*****g story alright

I say to halt her

her hair is knotty and

hangs loose and dead

her eyes black with her

s****y makeup

ash drops on the disguisting carpet and then onto her foot

she doesn't even move

she hums along, no care in the world

f*****g witch

I put on my jeans and don't even bother looking for underwear

I focus on getting out and getting away

she starts to sway to the music, shutting her eyes

Hey Bulldog stops and she turns, putting it on again

turn that s**t off I snarl

she grins, sickening grin

I try and find my t-shirt

It's outside she says

you are a f*****g witch I reply

mmhm she smirks

I walk out of her place

she buzzes the buzzer

I answer it stupidly

she starts to sing Hey Bulldog

and I tell her to f**k off

I grab my t-shirt from the road

its cut and burnt on one side

sharpee marked

it says

love the witch x

Author's Note

Inspired by the song 'Kathleen'. Please let me know your thoughts and feelings when reading this and what impression you get of their relationship, the song and the characters- thanks!

Reviews

[KeeD]

I love how when I read this I picture it in black and white, it just has that smokey feel to it, a monologue of sorts into the authors brain, only to be put on loop again. Kinda like the twilight zone.. It's got edge, it draws you in.. I dig this piece and I'm certain I want to read more.

[Alex]

Wow, I love how you got those vibes- I'm honoured! I'm glad you understood the piece so well- YES to the twilight zone, I completely agree. Thank you so much for your thoughts and feelings when reading this, I thoroughly appreciate!

[SEO]

This is so realistic I love the way this moves forward. "The witch" has a very distinct personality. It was very humorous

[Alex]

Wow, thank you so much! I love your thoughts on the piece and I'm glad it made you laugh too, thanks again!

[Laura Lynn]

these people seem really cool, everyone has personality, and there is definitely specificity and personality here, I never heard that song "Hey Bulldog" before, just listened to the song first time, cool

[Alex]

Thank you very much! I'm really glad you got the character's essence, that's really awesome. The song was just a spring-board which helped me create a story around it but I'm glad you liked that too, The Beatles are amazing! Thanks again for your thoughts :)

[The Twin Arenas]

this is pretty great! music makes you write crazy.

could have ended it with "sharpee marked"

that's my only criticism. your way is good too, though.

nice job.

[Alex]

Thank you! I really liked the ending here but I really appreciate your comments and thoughts on this piece! Thanks again :)

[Jesse Booker]

Very well told and well written. Sounds like the main character is actually more disgusted with themself than they are with the girl. It's kind of funny now that I mentioned The Beatles the last time I reviewed something of yours, haha.

[Alex]

Thank you very much! Yes, I'm so glad you got that vibe, I totally agree! It's awesome you understood the piece so well. Really? I love The Beatles so I will be sure to have a hunt for it- sounds like I owe you some reviews so I will get onto that! Thanks again.

[RileyRedding]

There's a "F**k-You" chorus playing in between every line as you read it.

It makes the flow pack a serious punch.

"her hair is knotty and

hangs loose and dead

her eyes black with her

s****y makeup"

This line is killer!

[Alex]

Yes! I was striving for the F**k-You so I'm glad you understood the piece. Thank you for sharing your thoughts on this- much appreciated!

[I Am Svetlana]

Interesting. I liked the concept of this. I imagined a guy waking up and realizing he cheated on his girlfriend. And "Hey Bulldog" is a good song, I grew up listening to The Beatles. Great story you told, very riveting!

[Alex]

Thank you- I'm glad you enjoyed it. Wow that's interesting, I love that idea, thank you for sharing it! Yes the Beatles are awesome, I had to slip them in somewhere haha. Much appreciated :)

[I Am Svetlana]

You're welcome :) I added something about kaleidoscope eyes in a poem of mine, but it was from quite awhile ago.

[Alex]

I will be sure to check it out!

[I Am Svetlana]

I just remembered what it was called. "Burning Skis and Kaleidoscope Eyes" I'm pretty sure.

[Arsh]

Oh... seemed like an epic. Story's quiet good & allow my heart to check out few more stuffs/songs written/sung by a breathtaking one 'Kathleen'.. even you're appeared just like her shadow blessed by her talent. I'd be leafing through your poetry page very soon. Keep it up! Nice flow of ink.

Ps. I think, you love this *F....* word.. don't ya? Well, sounds good by me. Such a word always praise the beauty of yous by the side of your deep insights.

[Alex]

Thank you! The song 'Kathleen' is from my favourite band- Catfish and the Bottlemen so check them out! Thank you for your thoughts on this piece and your very generous compliments. Haha, my writing is mainly around my age group (16-21) so swearing seems necessary to convey the teenage adolescent stages- I tend to write what I know about! Thanks again :)

[Arsh]

Pleasure! Oh.. so, 'Kathleen' is a song-name .. ain't a breathtaking persona. Ah! I thought, she's the one melodic goddess who's found in ya. Never-mind, apologize for a little misunderstanding. Anyway, I just took a look ov`r that song. Well, sounds good. I kinda like it. I must say, your choice`s quiet pleasurable itself.. ain't it? ... good by me again.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xrrcVxnjJO8

So, you claim, you're around 16-21.. ain't ya? Well, it's again very fascinating by me. We must stay in touch!

[Alex]

Yes! Thank you for your research all the same though so please don't apologise! Yeah that's the link to the song, I hope you enjoyed it, Van McCann's lyrics always inspire me. I am 17, 18 this month, Janurary 23rd- remember to wish me a happy birthday haha!

[Arsh]

Ah! Sounds good. Even i'm sure, one day.. you'd be a fan of my lyrics either.. won't ya? After all, yea.. I know, yet I may not be the best as Van Mccann.. even how can I be? I see him like an Idol so, he's best but.. i'd be the best as well so that.. me too could get to know myself... to the world... right? Anyway, oh there.. 23rd. Jan.? Damn! Well, girl.. I won't even just wish ya but would send ya gift either... don`t worry, you`d be dancing along my love on that day either. By the way, I never forget b`day not even a date.. of 'white ones'.. do I? Neah.. Never!

[Alex]

Well keep writing and you may find yourself there soon! Yes I'm excited to be 18, haha a gift?? That would be lovely! I will be dancing on the 23rd- all the alcohol I'm sure. I'm glad you won't forget- some of my friends do!

[Arsh]

So, you consume 'Alcohol?' Well, sounds amazing by me. But.. why don`t ya try to drink me? I'm sure, my addiction'd be much more than a tiny tuft of alcohol. Anyway, drink whatever suits you. Even ..wine, bear and, of course, a pleasurable alcohol.. that all makes ya 'white ones' more 'white' and now I admit, it all makes ya what? 'White Shark'. Opps. Is it good by me now? Of course, it is... eat me anytime. I won`t hurt ya! I won`t forget ya.. would I? Well, if I do then.. forget me either. Lol.

[Alex]

Yes! White wine is my drink of choice- lucky guess! I don't think I could eat shark, the thought of it would put me off and definitely not human so I think I will pass haha!

[Arsh]

Ah! You make me chuckle, Miss White... Well, so it means, you're veg. ...aren't ya? Ummm.. sounds good to know. Yeah.. sure, pass it before your creative head starts playing with your beautiful heart & allows it to be non-veg... Oh God.. Police... white one's gonna eat me.. is she?

[Alex]

I'm not a vegetarian I would just rather eat normal food haha.

[kassystiletto-mermalien]

Don't even need to close my eyes to imagine this. It is forced into the visualness in my mind. Keep on the detail cx

[Alex]

Wow thank you! I'm very happy that you are able to play this scene in your head- that's all a writer wants really :)