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She Protesteth Too Much

She Protesteth Too Much


She spends her time delusional
 sucking down whiskey and rye
Quoting verses and scripture
 with that twinkle in her eye

Always one eye focused
 while the other roams at will
Wreaking havoc and mayhem
 it's how she gets her thrills

Pity the fool who loves her
 he imbibes as well
They speak the same language
 greek, near as I can tell

She's full of yarns and fables
 me thinks, even she believes
Words often laced with venom
 full intent to make you bleed

So, I laugh at her indignance
 smile at denials and such
Oh yes, I do believe...
  she protesteth too much.

— jetz, May 08, 2010

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Region, Country: South eastern Connecticut, USA

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jetz

jetz

16 years 1 month ago

I always know I’ve done a

I always know I've done a good job when I receive a response from you, dear one. Thank you. I know how you value your ink!!! yours, me
judyanne

judyanne

16 years 1 month ago

great write sue

and i love the little bit of humour in the middle - 'They speak the same language greek, near as I can tell' well done. judy xxx
jetz

jetz

16 years 1 month ago

Hi Judy, Thanks!!! Glad

Hi Judy, Thanks!!! Glad you liked it. Honestly, the whole subject is laughable, but glad you found something to make you smile. I appreciate the read. Sue
Kailashana

Kailashana

16 years 1 month ago

Forsooth! Cute! Astute!

Forsooth! Cute! Astute! ~A p.s. You forgot the *doth*... lol "If you think you're free, there's no escape possible." ~ Ram Dass
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panaella

16 years 1 month ago

sharp

Absolutely fabulous...theme..structure...lexis... getting my vote! Ells x
jetz

jetz

16 years 1 month ago

Licia, I was anticipating

Licia, I was anticipating a response from you. Your comment did not disappoint!!!! Thank you so much,dear friend. I knew you would follow each and every word. big hugs, Sue
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magics02

16 years 1 month ago

Yes Jetz alot of that going on up in here

Hey northern gal You know I read this several times and I had the quaint feeling that this is a dedication or a tribute (lol) to someone up in here..am I wrong?? Let me know and missed talking at ya too, I know Connecticut is lovely around this time of year. Keep them coming Jetz, they are good!! Love, Mona xoxox TIME well spent is TIME well lived
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magics02

16 years ago

I was asked why I asked this question to you

Hey gal I was never prodding in my comment to you as I do not play games if you know what I mean but somehow this comment I left you someone didn't like it. I still can not figure that one out. Afterall this comment was on May 8th, Oh well someone took it out of content and misread it perhaps, don't know. Sorry if it was offensive to you for lately I am unsure if my comments are being misinterpreted for one reason or the other. TIME well spent is TIME well lived
jetz

jetz

16 years ago

Hi Mona, I’m at a loss @

Hi Mona, I'm at a loss @ what to say. It seems to me some of the people in here have entirely too much time on their hands. I was not/am not offended by your question. I simply don't see that it matters who the poem was written about. As of late, this place feels more like high school than high school ever did. Too many freaken egos all vying to be number 1, and thinking the drivel they leave as a response is so much more valuable than a sincere, "good job, loved your poem." Not everyone is equipped with the "critique gene." You Mona, are a gem. Don't let the sharks in here eat you alive. There's plenty of negativity around. Some in elaborate disguises. Do watch your back dear. As always, thanks for responding. Sue
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magics02

16 years ago

Sue

Yes I understand totally from you response. And I share the same feelings as you and others as of late. When you mention sharks I feel as if sometimes the chum and bloodied bait is set out just like in the ocean for the sharks to swarm in and take the bait. I have learned so much since I began here that is the truth. Hence I don't play in the bait to be feed on any longer. No one in here is a number one everyone brings something to the table, some more then others but does not make them superior over anyone else. I just write also for my other audience and people outside of Neopoet. I am neither concerned of stats or from comments that are not of truth, All I ask from readers is to be honest, read the poem and if it needs work I am open minded enough to take critique no matter how the reader sees it, I can work in the perameters of the critique and make corrections as I feel should be and that is good enough for me. I appreciate you as a writer and a person as you speak out also of how you feel. If others are upset for I am friends with many here and they have issue with one of my writers, well that is not my problem. It is theres alone. I am not in high school either. I am never persuaded to go along with someone else if they are mad or angry with someone else here. Hypocritical is not my game here as I came to improve my writing and to read others. I don't play silly ass games in here with no one and no one's feelings for sure. I just had a thougth when you wrote about sharks and the bait that feeds them: Clear out of the infested waters and the oceans smoothness shall overcome the turbulence. Thanks Jetz and how is the weather up there in my home town lately. I bet the tulips are blooming all over, My grandmother used to have a tulip garden that was so big and beautiful up on the hill in Norwalk and oh how I would love to go there again. Someday I told Joey we will all come up to visit the place where I was born - me and my three brothers. I can't wait. Until then you take care and continue on your writings have really grown also since I first met you here. Take care gal Love Mona xoxoxox
jetz

jetz

16 years ago

Hi Huey, Always a pleasure

Hi Huey, Always a pleasure to receive a reply from you. Glad you liked this one. Funny how some pieces just flow out the finger tips. This one did. Hope you are well. Sue