Oh how I hate those gossipy little bitches
With nothing better to do than
Run
From one to the next
Spreading their toxicity
Oh how I hate those weak, spineless people
With time on their hands
And
Words on their tounges
That hurt
Oh how I hate those small, little humans
Who find pleasure in their meekness
Not
Pain in their accusations and
Falsehoods
Oh how I hate those shallow little adults
Who talk behind backs and
Doors
Instead of having courage to
Communicate
Oh how I hate those parts of myself
That care what they say
And
Give them any notice or
Ammunition.
Jennifer Wolfe
Jennifer Wolfe, a writer-teacher-mom, is dedicated to finding the extraordinary in the ordinary moments of life by thinking deeply, loving fiercely, and teaching audaciously. Jennifer is a Google Certified Educator, Hyperdoc fanatic, and a voracious reader. Read her stories on her blog, mamawolfe, and grab free copies of her teaching and parenting resources.
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Comments: 12
myinnerchick.com
May 14, 2012Excellent & Very True, Mama. Xx
& I catch myself doing this more than I should.
Jennifer Wolfe
May 14, 2012Thanks, Kim. You’re not alone.
brenda
May 13, 2012Strong verse – the use of repetition and visuals make this strong, and will resonate with your readers long after, especially since it’s a universal experience. I don’t assume the poem is personal (since this happens to me all the time) but if it were, fantastic job at welding words and emotions to send a message.
Jennifer Wolfe
May 14, 2012Thank you, Brenda…it is a bit personal, and I’m really just thinking about how this is part of the human condition.
Nikky44
May 13, 2012WOW!! Nothing hurts more than gossips!!!
Jennifer Wolfe
May 14, 2012So true, Nikky. I don’t know why people do it.
Laura@Catharsis
May 12, 2012Wowsa! I’m hoping all is well with you, but I’m also telling you – THIS. IS. AWESOME. Bravo, Mama, bravo.
Jennifer Wolfe
May 14, 2012So glad you liked it, Laura. High school flashbacks…
Michael Ann
May 11, 2012Wow!! Hope nothing in particular provoked this poem!
Jennifer Wolfe
May 14, 2012Michael Ann-thank you. Just thinkin…
Dee
May 11, 2012Dear Jennifer, . . . “hates” is a strong word that implies a cauldron of emotion. Hope this is just a reflection. As to hating ourselves or anything about ourselves, I did that for many, many years and doing so undermined everything else I did. Avoid it.
Peace.
Jennifer Wolfe
May 14, 2012Thanks, Dee. Good advice.