before you cross the threshold and enter my home
leave your mealy- mouthed platitudes by the doorstep
wipe that look of fake abject humility from your face as you wipe your feet
and drop that pseudo hushed tone too
there will be no photo-ops inside
I can very well do without your commiseration in my hour of grief
but luckily for you I was brought up with values
that I am loath to give up even for a low-down scumbag like you
you may posture as much as you like outside my door
but once you enter, do not pollute my sanctum sanctorum
curb your proclivity to spew your sugar laced venom
there is a whole lot of people out there sitting on their haunches
eager to lap up your drivel and never suffering from reflux
better keep this visit short
for the sake of your so-called respectability
for profanities would be clawing at the back of my throat for release.
whoa! this just went up and up the hill, both in terms of rage and leaving nothing to chance. I pray for the subject it is addressed to, not that it seems to be deserving it.
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Rage is like that, na…slowly reaching the simmering point! Don’t worry about the subject/subjects…this rage has been building up for a long time against quite a few. But my vitriol is limited to spewing anger on paper.
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oh thats great, so I can upset you and when you vent out I will correct the mistakes in your post 😀
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God! Why take that route! You can correct mistakes any time, dear shishya!
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A politician, no doubt?
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A politician, a person I know…it is about anyone who pretends to be who he is not.
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You’re right, a pretender is more despised because of the lies which are their persona.
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Absolutely!
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👍
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Oh my hell hath no fury like a woman scorned…..William Congreve was so right 😊🤗…….mercy my friend mercy
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…a woman scorned or a woman enraged… she has to vent! Don’t worry I am a picture of poise in front of others. 😊😉
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Venting it out is the best …….😄😄
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So it is! 😜
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Didn’t get to take their shoes off then … this is so very good!
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No, that would have taken too much time…thank you, Eric.
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Amazing.. So profound
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Thanks a lot, Deepa.
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My pleasure dear
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❤️
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ah yes! I can relate! I’m so sorry you had to deal with someone like this in your home! ❤
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Don’t worry, Carol, all is good. ❤️
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Glad to hear it. Your writing is fabulous 💜
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Thank you so much! 💙
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sugar laced venom…wow!
Another spectacular ending.
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Thanks dear…something that you excel at!(endings I mean)
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You may come, but… If you do, know that there is an incredibly articulate woman, poised to unleash venom of the sugar-laced variety. Shape up or ship out, mate. Brilliant Punam. This is indeed beautifully laced, and so powerful! 💛💜
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It seems there is more than enough venom! Controlled anger perhaps helps in better articulation. Thank you so much, Rachel. ❤️❤️
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Sometimes, it helps to vent though right?! And I definitely enjoyed reading it! ❤️❤️
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Yes, definitely! It is so cathartic. Love you for your support. ❤️❤️
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You are so very welcome. And the feeling is mutual ❤️❤️
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Hopefully, I forever stay on the good side, being on the bad side, leaves no place to hide, and I’d be better off on the outside…..
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Lol Ivor! You will always be on the good side. ❤️
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Wow that was powerful. And vicious. There is the genteel overtone but that steel is beneath ready to be unsheathed in a moment. I love it. 🙂
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Thank you so much, Jay-lyn! That is our strength, isn’t it! 🙂❤️
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You are most welcome. 😊❤
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Power packed and real!
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Thanks a lot, Richa.
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This one strongly resonates with me.The rage, the anger, the words,each and everything.
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Thank you, Yasmin! I had a feeling this would. 🤗🤗❤️❤️
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🤗🤗❤️❤️
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wow she will think twice about bothering you again I’m sure … powerful expose!
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Thanks a lot, Kate. Sadly such people don’t change.
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then put firm boundaries around contact …
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Yes, ma’am!
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Wonderful! Is angry Punam a Doctor Strange fan? (Sanctum Santorum)
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Thanks Satyen. No, not really…I have known this term for long before the movie came out. 😀
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This seems to be tailor made for a politician Punam!
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You can say that again, Radhika!
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well articulated! i feel the bristle of your unwelcome mat!
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I like ‘thr bristle of your unwelcome mat’ very much! Thank you.
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Resonates with me ….. I want pure authenticity ..,… so I get deeply disgusted with “great pretenders” ….. no room for them in my house …..
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Love how you are so REAL! 👏👏👏
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Thank you so very much for your appreciation. 🙏🏼
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I guess most of us are disgusted with pretenders.
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Simply brilliant x spot on!
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Thank you so much!
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