Audacious Pomposity

cast of grey within her shadow

cloak of feathers caught on high fire

struts her hubris down the pike

lofty pretension parade in vain

no sense in bodacious apologies

all those she's wrecked are stone cold deaf 

drained of all exuberance

a simple splash of flash

drowning 

in her own presumptuous pomposity

Reviews

[Rogue]

Hahahahaha

This sounds like a write about me! :D :D :D
You reach a point when you realize no matter what you do, somebody somewhere will be offended. Apologies become fewer and further between for simply breathing the free air.

Teasing aside..
You have penned a clear message for some peacock. :)
Fun wording!

[Frieda P]

Haha, glad you caught my drift, you think the offender would be offended if I showed her this one, probably won't recognize herself in it! Thanks Rogue. :-)

[Rogue]

Oh my, I got the featured spot.
Now don' I feel sheepish?

In answer to your question (not really serious, I know).. Depends in wether the actions were just annoying or completely detrimental. If the former, than no, they most likely are used to it and will go on in unflappable flare.

[Rogue]

In = on

[Frieda P]

Ha, I love 'unflappable flare'! :-) So her.....

[Frieda P]

...or is it flair? ha, probably both!!

[Rogue]

-grin-

Well you did say something about feathers on fire.

[Frieda P]

I know, I was thinking the same thing...sorry, just caught this, I'm a bit slow this morning...! Doh', evening...

[Rita L. Sev]

And the intended target of this piece would never believe that it was about her. I find it is best to leave such people to their own demise, as it always comes (much to their surprise). The word choices in this poem are just outstanding - the title alone features two of my favorites!

[Frieda P]

You're probably right, we've called her peacock, she says we're just green with envy over her plumage! Lol

[The Rock And Roll Cowbo..]

You have quite the sense of humor young lady. We can not please everyone that is why we must do what we feel is right and let those who judge us deal with their own karma.

[Frieda P]

Ha not sure how to take that young man ;-P

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

Take it anyway you like... but the way I meant it was all good.

[Frieda P]

Ahh, so you like my twisted sense of humor ;-) x

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

Of coarse... but look who you are talking too :)

[Frieda P]

Lol, true, so very true my twisted friend. ;-)

[redflutterby]

Haha.. pompous women annoy me even more then pompous men. Peacocks may have beautiful feathers but overall their strut makes them ugly creatures. Lol... ;-)

[Frieda P]

You haven't seen this peacock strut her stuff, ha....I swear I live in a sitcom Lol....

[Rhianne Ney]

Great write and nicely written poem. (:

[icelandicblue]

Pride goeth before a fall- arrogance can lead you toward a path of destruction. Succinctly written and powerful.

[Frieda P]

Much appreciated blue.

[Emerald Seas]

You'd think one day these people would wake up with some clarity, but they never seem to get that clear vision of themselves. Ugh.... Pluck the feathers and remove the war paint ;)

[Frieda P]

Makes me wonder, don't they have mirrors even, if they can't see it in themselves, the reflection doesn't lie, thanks Sera ;-)

[Jack...]

Unfortunately I know her...she works for me...sheesh, everyday the same thing. I am getting tired of picking up feathers around the office. Frieda, again, the master of the pen, the messages you send, on those we can depend, not wanting to offend, won't break but sort of bend, ok this thing I'll end. Very cool my friend.

[Frieda P]

Ha you have one too I see..they're all around it seems, we're surrounded!

[jacob erin-cilberto]

this is great...burn the feathers i think.

[Frieda P]

Ha do you want her to tar & feather me, she actually does have a coat like this!

[Thomas Fitzgerald]

A delicate yet pounding piece that guides the reader to cling to the imgery adn thought process of your mind, well done, good read.

[Frieda P]

Thanks Thomas, just so you know, I didn't sleep last night! :-P

[Thomas Fitzgerald]

HAHA - good, my poetry works then! x

[Frieda P]

You know us American's are sue crazy, can I get you for sleep assault & battery? Lol! ;-)

[Thomas Fitzgerald]

lolol

[Frieda P]

;-)

[Relic]

She sounds like a pretty crappy chick to me. I'll try and avoid her. If I ever find out who she is. lol

Good one.

[Frieda P]

Lol are you familiar with my neighbor? ;-)

[Relic]

Hmm, cryptic huh, I'll have to think about it I guess. Hmm, now who could it be....

[Relic]

Ah, read your reply wrong, sorry. I prefer not to know your neighbor. haha