So for today’s prompt at Real Toads Rommy asks us:
to give a voice to a villain (fictional only please). What makes them so villainous? Do they feel justified in their villainy? Or perhaps, like in the Wicked Witch’s case, is there part of the story we may not have been told?
Please be sure to let us know the name of the villain and the story in which they appear in the process notes. And as always, stop by and enjoy your fellow poet’s words.
there could only ever be one
such as i
( despite YOUR protestations )
you (all) must understand that
this is not
a contrivance on any part
of mine
but quite (simply) the facts as presented
here for you ( pay attention! oh why do i bother?)
herein lies the issue that has
plagued me since the book* was writ
[writ large
i might add]
none of (YOUR) race of
imbeciles
are capable of dining at this high table
although (YOU)
make a spirited case
but
(YOU)
i shall dispose of
as and when
i choose to
justification of any kind
is for the idiotic
and requires an understanding
i am elevated so far beyond your ability
to comprehend
that conversing with you all
is
rendered useless
a situation quite impossible
however in the spirit of the chase
i offer (YOU) a glimpse into the heart
of the matter
a final problem to solve
why am I so?
i shall impart but two words
to (YOU)
anthurium magenta**
poem notes:
*Professor James Moriarty is the celebrated author of ‘The Dynamics of an Asteroid’
Upon it’s publication Sherlock Holmes is quoted as having said that the book ” ascends to such rarefied heights of pure mathematics…..that there is no man in the scientific press capable of criticising it?”
** Early in Moriarty’s career and before he became ‘despicably evil’ his servant oversaw the death of his favorite flowering plant. Seeds of despicable sown here perhaps? Moriarty directs his poem in parts at Holmes. Luring him perhaps towards one final encounter.
research notes:
The adventure of the final problem is a short story by British writer Arthur Conan Doyle featuring his detective character Sherlock Holmes. It was first published in Strand Magazine in December 1893. It appears in book form as part of the collection The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes. Conan Doyle later ranked “The Final Problem” fourth on his personal list of the twelve best Holmes stories.[1]
napowrimo 15/30
I could see Moriarty’s sneer clearly as I read the words. Cleverly done – but of course Moriarty knows that.
He does that. He does.
The nostalgic Holmes mysteries played over again!
http://imagery77.blogspot.my/2017/04/lesson-learnt-next-time-not-to-bother.html
Hank
Yes. Fun to play with.
Well, that’s a novel explanation of his villainy! I think you have absolutely captured his innate arrogance.
It is interesting how many folks have observed my ‘authentic’ voice in this piece. I think I am able to call on a arrogance of youth in this respect. Of course I am mostly humble now. Mostly 😉
Your command of voice in this poem is second to none.
I appreciate this observation Kerry. I was most definitely ‘in character’ when composing this.
LOVES me some Moriarty! This is awesome!
If arrogance had a brother, Moriarty would definitely be it. And your poem–that tone!–tells us exactly why.
I truly enjoyed this, Paul.
I enjoyed writing it and researching the back story. I was perhaps channeling a sense of the professor.
I have always loved those stories, and you do it justice here ~
Thanks M.
Nice one, Paul! I love anything to do with Sherlock, including the Horowitz one, the TV version with BC and Elementary. You’ve certainly got into Moriarty’s head.
Not a real happy camper here, Paul.
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I’m sorry to hear that Jim. Wanna share why?
I am fine, sound like, though, that the poet here is not happy at all.
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Interesting take Jim. I’m not sure if ‘happy’ is one of Moriarty’s defining traits.
Well done! It has been a long time since I read these, but right away I picked up on Moriarity’s voice, you’ve got it.
Oh my…my dark side revelaed 😉
Gosh this is absolutely awesome!! 😀
I am glad you think so Sanaa.
Moriarty – he is a piece of work and I’ve enjoyed him in the newest Sherlock… Tone captured well!
Thanks Margaret.
Arrogance, yes, you’ve captured its villainy.