The Battle Of Pompous Prigs Poem by Judith Driscoll Bryan

The Battle Of Pompous Prigs



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A mere Mortal am I, not infallible as I seem.
I credit my endurance to my own self esteem.
The error igniting such grievous fuss
Was his mispronunciation of Co-per'-ni-cus'

I claim innocence, not folly, in my endeavor,
To amicably help him to appear more clever.
A knowledgeable, self-appointed tutor, I be.
An instigator of calamity? ....No, not me!

Contempt, apparent, as superciliously, he...
Pointed a jeweled finger, directly at me.
And said ''You daft pundit of inane Yakity-Yak.
I dare you to elaborate on what else I lack! ''

Being a true gentleman, I couldn't ignore
This palatable invite. So, I offered him more
Advice on how to improve his articulation
And rid himself of such Cerebral Constipation.

(To be cont'd..........)

COMMENTS OF THE POEM

OUTSTANDING WORK, DEANNA...THIS WHY YOU GOTTA KEEP THAT PEN A' PUMPIN' REGULARLY....THIS PIECE HAS ALL THE VIRTUOUS QUALITIES OF POETRY..WELL CONSTRUCTED...TIGHT AND FLOWING LIKE A MILD WATERFALL INTO A STREAM...GREAT RHYMING & SUPERIOR WRITTEN INTERACTION...FRANK

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Brian Dorn 15 May 2006

Deanna, after reading your poetry, It would be crazy to duel wits with you... wear that crown proudly! ! Brian

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Goldy Locks 15 May 2006

superlatively written - sounds as if it could be part of a modern Greek tragedy with the humor & the lofty lanuage.

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Judith Driscoll Bryan

Judith Driscoll Bryan

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
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