Fair and Foul

witness
a young woman
educated in hate
whose finely chiseled looks
are drop dead gorgeous

until she speaks

when that full kissable
pout opens
to an estuary of abuse

a torrent of profanity
gushes forth
spouting excrement

how her features morph
contort to ugly

her dark eyes violent
her lips spit bullets of venom
ice crystals splinter
in her frozen heart
as she celebrates

death and torture
of innocent civilians

without an iota
of compassion nor a
tear of remorse
while poison courses her veins

a cancer unchecked
planted and nurtured
in her creator’s
fractured garden

Reviews

[Davidgeo]

In America we refer to these types of women as "Karen". Mix an attitude of entitlement, lack of respect, and self awareness with alcohol and it's always a good time. Unfortunately, these people tend to breed and this attitude/disposition gets taught to the children at too young an age to give them a real chance at not being horrible adults... and the cycle begins again. It's really just different variations of borderline personality disorder in my opinion.

[Chris Shaw]

We have Karens too David and I agree with what you say. This character was far worse than any Karen. This one was indoctrinated with hate. Calling for the killing of innocent civilians. Just one in a crowd. Ugly it was. Thanks for stopping by. Happy new year to you.

Chris

[Davidgeo]

Yeah, i kinda misinterpreted this one a little bit didn't i?

[Sharrumkin]

Sounds like many celebrities poisoning the media today.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you for stopping by to read and comment on this poem.

Chris

[AYVID N]

Dear Chris,
The change of persona of the young lady is so dramatic here. How hate contorts her attractive features into grotesque. Your words are enough reason to be convinced about the dark power of hatred. There's little hope for redemption when such hate abounds in hearts.

"ice crystals splinter
in her frozen heart"

I loved those lines. Such breathtaking imagery!

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you DIVYA. Quite a shock to witness such vitriol towards other human beings. A hatred well nurtured, I would say. Many thanks for your visit and for gracing my page with another treasured review.

Chris

[M]

This kind of nasty character is emerging everywhere in our world as we course through these violent, uncertain days. There is nothing like war and opposing sides to bring out the true nature of people. There is such hatred and hypocritical thoughts being thrown around and as you have written, the worst of it comes from the mouths and minds of those we least expected it from. Some humans are just so good at hiding the nastiness they store deeply within. Some excellent lines here that call such people out for the truth of what they reveal themselves to be.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Makhabat. Yes, it was a shock to hear the vitriol which poured out of that mouth. Not a shred of thought for the loss of lives. Pure hatred, so ugly to witness. I appreciate your visit.

Chris

[Ken e Bujold]

Wish I had read this two days ago. Then I could of directed the Canadian version of this cancer to look into a mirror. Sad how poison seems to course through so many folks veins these days

Enjoy your weekend Chris

[Chris Shaw]

Thanks Ken. You are so right. We are living in polarized times. More than anything, I was shocked by the vitriol from a woman in particular. I find it shocking that ANYONE can celebrate death in such a way, it’s beyond horrible. I must stop watching the news.

Have a good weekend , you and Muse.

Chris

[John the Baptist]

This one impresses as a reaction to a real person. It also hints of the current middle east war. It's amazing what extreme events can draw forth from people. Dr. Goebbels knew of this weakness and capitalized on it.

[Chris Shaw]

Thanks John. I really should stop watching the news. There is plenty of ugly being spouted forth at the moment. Have a good weekend.

Chris

[Red Brick Keshner]

Oh, that kind of fair, as in, fair maiden! I was pondering the woes of those with proverbially “unclean lips” just this week and this excellent poem brings my thoughts full circle. Thanks Chris!
Freds.

[Chris Shaw]

Plenty of hate being spouted at the moment Freds from unclean lips. You don’t have to look far. It’s everywhere. Thank you so much for your visit.

Chris

[Neville]

I am a great believer in the principle of there being a unity of opposites but in the case I believe you are referring to .. my impression is that she inadvertently shattered the mould .. a wickedly well crafted poem our Chris .. Neville

[Chris Shaw]

Thanks my friend. I have written another, not yet posted about one man displaying the exact opposite. She was something else and so was he, but in a most beautiful and peaceful way. So important to get some balance into the equation. We are living in dangerous times.

Chris

[Neville]

I wait with baited breath .. have a splendid Saturday our Chris .. Neville