navwin » Archives » Open Poetry #27 » The Smuggish Self-Righteous
Open Poetry #27
Post A Reply Post New Topic The Smuggish Self-Righteous Go to Previous / Newer Topic Back to Topic List Go to Next / Older Topic
Earth Angel
Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215
Realms of Light

0 posted 2003-06-25 01:03 PM



~*~
The hoity-toity,
think they're better
than you.
The snobs
of all snobs,
with naught better
to do.
They psst!
And they tsk!
And talk behind
back.
They giggle
and snicker,
at what others
may lack.

***

The smuggish
self-righteous,
preach theirs'
is The Way.
They spew out
the put-downs,
and then
they go pray.
How Godly
is that?
I'd sure like
to know.
Think I'll keep
to myself,
so off I now
go!
~*~

© Copyright 2003 Linda L. Dowd - All Rights Reserved
Midnitesun
Deputy Moderator 1 Tour
Member Empyrean
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647
Gaia
1 posted 2003-06-25 01:10 PM


but mine IS the way! LOL
smiling here at your spunkiness, but frowning at the thought that someone may have even suggested you are anything but your namesake

Cpat Hair
Deputy Moderator 1 Tour
Member Patricius
since 2001-06-05
Posts 11793

2 posted 2003-06-25 01:11 PM


hmmmm.....
one would think that by leaving, the playng field then becomes that of the smug...

nicely written Linda... we meet those people everyday it seems and sometimes it is harder to deal with them than others...


Earth Angel
Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215
Realms of Light
3 posted 2003-06-25 01:21 PM


Midnitesun ~

I have been fortunate in that anything that I may have personally experienced, has been very minor. I have, however, witnessed such things and they do make me very upset with the "perpetrators"! I'm a great defender of the underdog, so to speak!

Thanks for the thoughtful reply!

Peace, Love & Light,
EA

Earth Angel
Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215
Realms of Light
4 posted 2003-06-25 01:25 PM


Dear Captain,

When I was younger, I used to roll over with any punches that came my way but now I speak my mind and have become more assertive--not aggressive, but assertive. I'm finally growing up! I guess it was about time! LOL

Luvs 'n hugs,
EA

Local Rebel
Member Ascendant
since 1999-12-21
Posts 5767
Southern Abstentia
5 posted 2003-06-25 02:10 PM


the prayer of the pharisee --" lord thank thee that I am not like other people"

I pity the fools angel -- I pity them.... how small their universe is...

excellent work!

Earth Angel
Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215
Realms of Light
6 posted 2003-06-25 02:17 PM


LocalRebel ~

How apt that someone with your name would reply to my poem! LOL

I have always just taken any flack that has come my way in life, but over the years I have learned to stand up for myself and the funny thing is, there is now less of a need for it! Apparently I radiate self-confidence and people seem to respect me more--probably because I have more respect for myself! See! Getting older isn't such a bad thing--if you are also getting wiser!

Love & Light,
EA

Toerag
Member Ascendant
since 1999-07-29
Posts 5622
Ala bam a
7 posted 2003-06-25 02:46 PM


Yea...Like that Balladeer guy! He tells me all the time that "I disgust" him....I reply with: "Only behind your back Bal."
RedStoneEB
Senior Member
since 2003-06-08
Posts 772
uk
8 posted 2003-06-25 02:58 PM


very interesting you always seem to amaze me with your writing skills

my mind is like a dream sometimes confusing

suthern
Deputy Moderator 1 TourDeputy Moderator 1 Tour
Member Seraphic
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723
Louisiana
9 posted 2003-06-25 03:36 PM


Pssst... I heard that angelic one has tendencies to dampen her feathers with tears... and tsk, tsk... I do know of a few times she's folded those wings around others instead of flying around like she should... the gall of some! LOL

Love the write, EA... and you keep tellin' 'em! *S*

GhostWriter_6
Member
since 2001-09-03
Posts 237
??Amityville??
10 posted 2003-06-25 03:38 PM


nyce piece.. exceptional flow to it as well.. interesting read.. keep droppin em
garysgirl
Deputy Moderator 10 ToursDeputy Moderator 5 ToursDeputy Moderator 1 Tour
Member Laureate
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237
Florida, USA
11 posted 2003-06-25 04:32 PM


The smuggish
self-righteous,
preach theirs'
is The Way.
They spew out
the put-downs,
and then
they go pray.
How Godly
is that?


You know, Linda, I try to tolerate people, without saying anything to them....but when they start using their self-righteous religion to throw their little slurs and innuendos, it's very hard for me to keep my mouth shut. I try very hard not to say anything, though, because I don't like to lower myself to their level.

OOps...I didn't mean to say all that, but I think I will leave it for now.

Linda, I like the way you can get your point across in such a nice way.
Hugs to you, friend  
Ethel

Mistletoe Angel
Deputy Moderator 10 ToursDeputy Moderator 10 ToursDeputy Moderator 5 Tours
Member Empyrean
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816
Portland, Oregon
12 posted 2003-06-25 09:48 PM




(big hugggssssssss) Oh Linda, Oh Linda, it was things like this in elementary school that nearly had driven me to my loss seven years ago, I felt like some incubus that only aroused syspicion everywhere I went and I just wanted to go until God pushed me away! (sad sigh) I can't stand gossip and lies and it is what can cause so much mischief and problems, God Bless You, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Linda, thank you for sharing!



May love and light always shine upon you!

Love,
Noah Eaton

Underneath your clothes, there's an endless story

***Shakira***

QjQ
Member Elite
since 2003-04-18
Posts 3756
U.S.A.
13 posted 2003-06-25 09:53 PM


~AMEN~

A voice of honesty
   is treasured
more than voices
   of flattery
      QjQ


Ceinwyn
Member Elite
since 2000-07-09
Posts 2175
VA
14 posted 2003-06-25 09:55 PM


sheesh for real dun like ppl who think they are better than every1 else you'd think they'd leave that back in highschool and grow up

If at first you don't succeed destroy all the evidence that you tried.

[This message has been edited by Ceinwyn (06-25-2003 09:56 PM).]

WindSong
Member
since 2002-12-23
Posts 313
Long Island, New York
15 posted 2003-06-25 09:57 PM


*scratches head* Golly gee willakers!



Peace! ~*~ Kirah ~*~

"Many a false step is made by standing still." -Chinese Fortune Cookie


timothysangel1973
Deputy Moderator 5 Tours
Senior Member
since 2001-12-03
Posts 1725
Never close enough
16 posted 2003-06-25 09:58 PM


Hey I agree with Rebel......" lord thank thee that I am not like other people"
And, I tell my kids that if someone is talking about them, they are leaving some other poor soul alone.  Be greatful for the attention from a person that obviously has nothing better to do!!

Loved the write!!

Tima

Joe Houck
Member
since 2001-04-23
Posts 324
california
17 posted 2003-06-25 10:02 PM


loved this!
snobbery is one of my biggest pet peeves.
I also love the style of writing in this.
I've noticed you've written others in this same style. Is there a specific name to this style of poem?
Great stuff =)
Joe

"The worst vice is advice" (Al Pacino, devil's advocate)

ecrivan
Member Elite
since 2001-12-10
Posts 3923
my own state
18 posted 2003-06-25 10:05 PM


enjoyed the spunk here and your ability to bring a well known ill out in the open


Wind
Deputy Moderator 1 Tour
Member Elite
since 2002-10-12
Posts 2981

19 posted 2003-06-25 10:08 PM


haha, lightharted, and yet angry. Enjoyed the um.... poem. (It's been a long day)

I said I'm going to buy a gun and start a war,
If you can tell me something worth fighting for
-coldplay

[This message has been edited by Wind (06-25-2003 10:09 PM).]

SmartChick
Member Rara Avis
since 2001-09-23
Posts 7081
On A Journey To The Unknown
20 posted 2003-06-26 01:24 AM


Linda, I feel the same way about these kind of people. I have no tolerance for them.
passing shadows
Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577
displaced
21 posted 2003-06-26 01:35 AM



gemjop
Member Elite
since 2002-11-18
Posts 2587
Pencilveinia, USA
22 posted 2003-06-26 06:30 AM



Paula Finn
Member Ascendant
since 2000-06-17
Posts 5546
missouri
23 posted 2003-06-26 09:21 AM


There always seem to be of few of these around huh? Makes you wonder why they dont walk in to walls cuz they are too busy looking down their noses to see where they are going.
Earth Angel
Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215
Realms of Light
24 posted 2003-06-26 10:52 AM


Toe ~

Nah! You're more of a straight-up-front kinda guy!---'Cause you like to see the white of their eyes before you shoot them! LOL


EA

Earth Angel
Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215
Realms of Light
25 posted 2003-06-26 10:53 AM


RedStoneEB ~

I believe you are my biggest "fan"!--You are very kind--and I love it!

Huggums,
EA

Earth Angel
Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215
Realms of Light
26 posted 2003-06-26 10:54 AM


suthern ~

That was such a gentle and loving reply. You are so special to me, dear Belle of the South!

Loves and huggums,
EA

Earth Angel
Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215
Realms of Light
27 posted 2003-06-26 10:55 AM


GhostWriter ~

I'll "keep droppin em" if you promise to be  there to catch them!

Warm hugs,
EA

Earth Angel
Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215
Realms of Light
28 posted 2003-06-26 10:57 AM


Ethel ~

Ooops! Seems like I must have pushed some kind of a button! LOL

Peace & Love & Light,
EA

Earth Angel
Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215
Realms of Light
29 posted 2003-06-26 10:59 AM


Noah ~

As I was writing this poem, I was thinking of you and how you felt persecuted by others as you were growing up. That really pained me. You are such a dear heart.


EA

Pilgrimage
Member Elite
since 2001-12-04
Posts 3945
Texas, USA
30 posted 2003-06-26 12:05 PM


It's a trap that's easy to fall into. And oh so hard to dig out of. Well said-it makes me think.

Nan (Pilgrim variety)

Earth Angel
Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215
Realms of Light
31 posted 2003-06-26 12:24 PM


Q

EA

Earth Angel
Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215
Realms of Light
32 posted 2003-06-26 12:26 PM


Ceinwyn ~

Everywhere we go we can see these kinds of injustices.

Warm hugs,
EA
P.S. Check out my poem "An Imaginary Passions Party"--you were one of the star attractions!

Earth Angel
Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215
Realms of Light
33 posted 2003-06-26 12:27 PM


WindSong ~

You just made me laugh!--and that's a good thing!

Huggums,
EA

Earth Angel
Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215
Realms of Light
34 posted 2003-06-26 12:29 PM


Tima ~

"...if someone is talking about them, they are leaving some other poor soul alone!"--Now there's a thought!

Have a great day!
Warm hugs,
EA

Earth Angel
Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215
Realms of Light
35 posted 2003-06-26 12:30 PM


Joe ~

Thank you, Dear Joe! Actually, I do not know if there is a name for that style of writing. It just sort of goes with the flow of my thinking at times!

Huggums,
EA

Earth Angel
Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215
Realms of Light
36 posted 2003-06-26 12:32 PM


Wind ~

YOU are as "light-hearted" as a gentle summer Wind.

Have a wonderful day!
Huggums,
EA

Earth Angel
Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215
Realms of Light
37 posted 2003-06-26 12:39 PM


Pilgrimage ~

Yes, that is unfortunately too often and too true. Great hearing from you, Pilgrim!

Luvin' hugs,
EA

Earth Angel
Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215
Realms of Light
38 posted 2003-06-26 12:50 PM


ecrivan ~

Guess I'm a regular spunky monkey!

WArm hugs,
EA

Earth Angel
Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215
Realms of Light
39 posted 2003-06-26 12:51 PM


Sue ~

I know you're not a snob!--You are so down-to-earth and caring. You're my kinda people!


Linda

Earth Angel
Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215
Realms of Light
40 posted 2003-06-26 12:51 PM


ps

EA

Earth Angel
Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215
Realms of Light
41 posted 2003-06-26 12:52 PM


gem

EA

Earth Angel
Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215
Realms of Light
42 posted 2003-06-26 12:54 PM


Paula ~

LOL ~ I've seen so much of it around. I have to attend some hoity-toity functions and the kind of energy that I find there, makes me uncomfortable!

Have a great day!
Warm hugs,
EA

WindSong
Member
since 2002-12-23
Posts 313
Long Island, New York
43 posted 2003-06-26 09:05 PM


that's wonderful to hear...Peace!

"Many a false step is made by standing still." -Chinese Fortune Cookie


Patricia
Member Elite
since 2003-04-06
Posts 2160
Missouri
44 posted 2003-06-26 09:19 PM


I know of these stinkeroos!  

Champion of the underdog, EA.  Way to be...me, too!  

Down with the hoity toities. LOL

Too good, EA, you're too good!

Patricia

garysgirl
Deputy Moderator 10 ToursDeputy Moderator 5 ToursDeputy Moderator 1 Tour
Member Laureate
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237
Florida, USA
45 posted 2003-06-26 10:46 PM


Yep, it sounded like you did...OOPS!!  

Love and Peace, Earthy Angel....that's what I like,too!!  

Artic Wind
Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 8080
Realm of Supernatural
46 posted 2009-03-30 08:05 PM


REALLY ENJOYED THIS EA!!!


ARCTIC WIND


Earth Angel
Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215
Realms of Light
47 posted 2009-04-01 08:26 PM


AW ~ WOW! Thank you so much for reading mine and others treasures in the archives, I am happy that those memories are not fading away.

Love & Light
Linda

Post A Reply Post New Topic ⇧ top of page ⇧ Go to Previous / Newer Topic Back to Topic List Go to Next / Older Topic
All times are ET (US). All dates are in Year-Month-Day format.
navwin » Archives » Open Poetry #27 » The Smuggish Self-Righteous

Passions in Poetry | pipTalk Home Page | Main Poetry Forums | 100 Best Poems

How to Join | Member's Area / Help | Private Library | Search | Contact Us | Login
Discussion | Tech Talk | Archives | Sanctuary