Mistress Untamed (2nd February, 2009, 12.38pm)
Did you think you could cut me with the
subtle knife of sweet emotion?
This ain’t a marriage, Baby, you’re not
playing with devotion.
I’m not your wife! Small mercies abound;
you’d soon drown in the ocean of tears
I’d rain if I let you reign over head and heart.
Stop fooling around! Look at the time!
Run along home to Mama now, quickly,
put your kids to bed; kiss them warmly on
the forehead, Papa, your hypocrisy’s been
filling your bed; hard to swallow really,
a bit tart…oh no, that’s me, the happy, chirpy
homewrecker…Don’t you start!
Don’t worry about me, darling; I don’t need
spoiling or disarming for Valentine’s;
feel free to spend it just the way you like
between my thighs; just as long as the drinks
keep coming, I promise, so will I. I don’t want
late excuses; no need to explain. I’ll wait ten
minutes at the bar only, then seek a new game.
Divorce? It’s not my grail; every time,
without fail, I’ll send you home when I’m
done; this is just for fun, let’s keep that clear.
You can keep the broken promises; the
diamonds and the ‘dears’. Remember,
I’m not the woman of your dreams; let’s call
this what it is: a temporary end to unmet needs.
Jennifer Pickup
Comments
Ewan | February 2, 2009 - 12:48
I should hope not too! Another vibrant, provocative read.
luigi_pagano | February 2, 2009 - 13:41
I see that you are following the trend with a disclaimer. What a shame that you had to clarify: I was already fantasising about Jennifer, the scarlet woman!
Some excellent lines. My favourite (dare I say it?):
"feel free to spend it just the way you like
between my thighs;". The ending is equally good:
"I’m not the woman of your dreams; let’s call
this what it is: a temporary end to unmet needs."
Good work
xx
threeleafshamrock | February 2, 2009 - 16:33
Phew! Is it getting warm in here? ;) Very passionate piece, Teacher LOL.
Chris X
Nathan Bednarek | February 5, 2009 - 23:25
Wow, I don't think my vocabulary is rich enough to find the words to describe this piece. Each stanza has its own strength, its own piece of dark wisdom. More sad than encouraging, but the honesty of this piece is just overwhelming and makes me think about the way I've been dealing with things in a more positive way. The ending is just beyond me and the whole poem is pure perfection. I'll keep coming back to this brilliant piece of writing and I'll keep being amazed.
More of this please!
Nathan.
jennifer | February 6, 2009 - 22:36
Wow Nathan, I feel quite overwhelmed by such high praise. Thank you very much!
And who says teachers can't be passionate, eh, Chris?! We do have lives beyond school, y'know!
J x