Bullies sneak out from
corners
Or from behind a comfort
zone,
Seeking to unnerve and
ruffle.
They devour friendships
with glee
And torture without any
remorse.
Prim and proper little
ladies,
Can injure with wagging
tongues,
They nip and pick, nip and
pick.
Tormentors have little
appetite
For a soft spot of
consideration
Or afterthoughts of contrition.
Bullying types perfect
their trade,
Freely venting hatred and
worry
With an aggressive
swagger,
Until a lapse in
attentiveness
Discloses unscrupulous
actions.
Without any defining
marks,
A bully can often be
revealed
As your last best friend.
©Copyright Eileen T O’Neill 19/05/2016
Poets United Mid-Week Motif ~ Bullying..
Indeed, bullies tend to torture us without remorse. Your closing line proves to be so true.. often the people we befriend turn out to be insincere.. a sort of hidden bully perhaps. Excellent write.
ReplyDeleteLots of love,
Sanaa
You make a good point about the damage gossiping does, Eileen. Well done. SO nice to see you at midweek, my friend.
ReplyDeleteRelationships, close or casual, can be such complicated things. And as much as it pains, interaction with bullies is a form of relationship, though toxic. Amazing it can be how they transform under time and pressure.
ReplyDeleteVery nice poem, Eileen!
"They nip and pick, nip and pick." how perfect! they do just that...
ReplyDeleteI always wonder what happened to the bullies later in life.
ReplyDeleteWonderful poem, Eileen.
Wow. Clear and powerful.
ReplyDeleteAll the terrible characteristics of bullies described so well... one wonders if there is even one redeeming quality!
ReplyDeleteOf course this applies in childhood but it also made me think of switching on the news every night and seeing the same 'proper little ladies' (or gentlemen) bullying and picking and poking..always a satisfying feeling when you can hit the off key - in whatever form it may take!
ReplyDeleteWhew, this packs a punch, Eileen. You really have gotten into the mind of a bully here. I wonder though if they would recognize themselves if they read your poem!
ReplyDeleteWell done. The gossips are often overlooked for the bullies they are.
ReplyDeleteAnna :o]
unfortunate truth - a most authentic poem.
ReplyDeleteHi Eileen
ReplyDeleteYou got it so right!
Great poem!
Hope all is wonderful in your life!
I am been in a bit of a depression the last few months as I found out my dearest sister has ALS.
I have not been online much lately but wanted to pop
in for a visit.
Take care and keep well.
Margie
xx