February 20, 2012

At wit’s end

Restless ghosts whistle
They know the shadowy past
Nestled in sores that fester
Reputation scorched
On live television
Bizarre entertainment
As balance seeps
Smudgy straps of accusation loosen
Witty retorts
From the court that contorts
The afternoon seems so long

(Inspired by this story. Written for Sunday Scribblings #307 - Wit, The Sunday Whirl – Wordle 44)

23 comments

February 20, 2012 - 12:38 am Daydreamertoo

Sometimes the media is guilty of being both court judge and jury.
Great use of the wordle words.

February 20, 2012 - 12:43 am Jennifaye

Television is a cruel medium… moreso if the topic is as sensitive as impeaching the chief justice. Hey, thanks for visiting daydreamertoo! Really appreciate the comment.

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February 20, 2012 - 12:45 am Altonian

Cleverly, and wittily done.

February 20, 2012 - 12:53 am Jennifaye

Thanks for the encouraging words.

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February 20, 2012 - 1:23 am Josie Two Shoes

Well written sentiments about a tv show that leaves me wondering why anyone would air their personal issues on national tv in this manner, everyone involved ends up looking dimwitted!

February 20, 2012 - 9:38 pm Jennifaye

Truth is stranger than fiction.

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February 20, 2012 - 2:17 am wordsandthoughtspjs

Clever write.

Pamela

February 20, 2012 - 2:17 am Understanding alice

very clever, and so true of daytime TV!

February 20, 2012 - 2:56 am Gwen at Foxglove Hill/

Very interesting to read although I don’t fully understand it. That is my loss. I do think this is well written and I enjoyed reading it; thanks:)
xx

February 20, 2012 - 9:42 pm Jennifaye

Be thankful that you have been spared. I put a link to the news item at the end of the post. Do read it if you’re curious.

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February 20, 2012 - 3:14 am Old Egg

Television is willing enslavement. Don’t complain if you can loosen the shackles.

February 20, 2012 - 9:46 pm Jennifaye

Uhm, not if it’s the impeachment proceeding for a public official.

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February 20, 2012 - 3:26 am zongrik

i like the smudgy straps of accusations

two commentary on education in China senryu

February 20, 2012 - 4:39 am brenda w

Bizarre entertainment, indeed. Human nature has an ugly side. Strong write.

February 20, 2012 - 9:12 am JulesPaige

I never did get involved with soaps…one day on a soap could take a year of TV. Even the real news can be hard to process at times. Wow three prompts in one. Clever writer!