Robin Hood & The Peacock

Collecting words in gossamer nets

Nefarious intentions iniquitous euphoria

Subjective impressions book learned ignorance

A distant parrot squawks, hear it?

Twisting into mockery innocent creativity

Subjugation, manipulations Machiavellian silencer

Bespectacled belief, hubris towers

Unpalatable oysters, pearls of swine

Robin hood rhymes, steal superiority blind

Fresh air courteous of new innovation

Etiquette insists the time has come for levity

Before one more peacock prances by

Sending eyes nose diving from sockets

And so it is with exasperated giggle

We bid you good evening

And simply:

go away

intrusive fly

the wine is

sharp and dry

Wonder why a poem written this way?

Ask the peacock it'll know what to say

Reviews

[Bare trees]

Well if this is a rant, it's one of the most intelligent I've seen in a while. I see an arrogant guy with bad intent twisting ideas to fit his own benefit. If I'm right, the peacock metaphor/symbolism is very clever. I had to use the dictionary for this, but I don't mind. It's the end feeling that pays and this paid well.

[Karen Redburn]

Thank you for the review and kind words!

[Einstein Noodle]

oh my...challenging use of language and sarcasm ..love it ...there are peacocks and there are peacocks ... nicely placed SQUAWK! ... and yes ... definitely heard it ;) i resist putting a political spin on this because i am so very sick of spinning ....just sickening eh!? on all sides of the counter .. your rant is intelligent and i love the mystery ... peacocks can be found in any nearby club ... prancing and dancing the night away ;) they only know one word tho....SQUAWK!!!!!
E.

[Karen Redburn]

Haha, thank you for the review E. You never cease to amuse! I'll be honest, not entirely sure I remember why I wrote this one, just remember seeing red through my eyes while writing it lol. I guess those squawking peacocks can be find in every area of life, so go ahead and spin it all you please. I must be honest though, sick of politics as well. Thanks again for the kind words, and let's just squawk on :)

[Einstein Noodle]

:)))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))) squawk!

[danny]

top notch reading this piece the track buy pulp was playing in my head common people i enjoyed it as usual

[Karen Redburn]

I had to look up this pulp and common people. I can see why the track would fit here. Cheers!

[danny]

haha cool nice

[wordman]

well i loved it,who would figure adding a peacock,beautiful colors,now with words

[Karen Redburn]

I cannot believe I missed this comment. Thank you for the review!

[wordman]

oh well ! you`re welcome

[Karen Redburn]

Hey, there you are, haven't seen you around for awhile. Hope all is well.

[wordman]

moved out of the house it sold on us living in an ex stay motel,think we found a place and will move in monday,use the hotel computer