Victimized Villains

Ramblings. Point of view.

A war fought through virtual 

screens, where everyone is their 

own god; where no assessments

are held, and justice is served 

by the ones having the most 

ink in their pens, and sweet, 

sweet poison which burns 

the innocents' throats.

Through rose-tinted glass windows, 

the spectators watch and laugh,

and point and grunt, like trolls

comparing the size of their clubs,

and bet on who'll last long, while

villains morph into victims 

and are praised for raising their

voices against the angry mob.

Soon, as always happens, 

victimized villains would shed 

their foot-long skins of innocence 

and start spitting venoms.

Reviews

[barleygirl]

I believe this is what happens among the rabid hate-mongers online, but I've never read this stuff, so I'm not tuned in to how it goes. You paint it with such intensity, it makes me glad I never pay attention to any trolling. Nowadays, our "normal" political discourse (TV commentary) sounds a lot like this, with such an angry troll at the helm of our country (USA). You've captured the reason why I am mostly unplugged from the roiling madness now (((HUGS))) Fondly, Margie

[Dr. YumnaKay]

Been inactive on here for a while, and I do agree - it is kind of a relief to be away from all the online drama... I think unplugging once in a while is even healthy. Thank you so much for reading and your thoughts here, BG. Always appreciated. Hugs back

[Crowley]

It is very hard to tell which is which these days. But, given enough time, true nature always wins out. A really good social comment, you are very good at those and framing things in a way that makes the point that much finer. Loved it!!!

[Dr. YumnaKay]

I agree. It's all a matter of how much of a good observer one is in recognizing people. Thank you so much for the lovely compliment, Crowley! I'm glad you appreciate :))

[Neville]

You are absolutely spot on... there are some very crafty nasties around... nicely poemed I might add :)

[Dr. YumnaKay]

I thought a poetic approach is better than showing responses all around. I'm glad you like it, Nev. I hope the cafe gets back to normal soon though...thanks so much for reading x

[Neville]

Bless you my friend.. I hope so too but something tells me otherwise...x

[jacob erin-cilberto]

yes, have seen this often enough...villains turned victims...they show their soft side for awhile..long enough to con...and then...surprise...the snakes strike...and those struck can't believe they fell for the con...
j.

[Dr. YumnaKay]

Aye. You can't trust no one, I suppose...
Thanks so much for your words here, Jacob. Appreciated.