Shilling For A Scowl

Gender issues and domestic violence Baggy cheeks an crabby scowl. Explicate a deep seated howl. Afflicted as if a case of mumps. Down below in dejected dumps. Gives to eye, street in distrust. On face is writ, a veil of disgust. Shuffles around away in a huff. Twisted arm clutching her stuff So to say the familiar grouch. Oft she stops to rifle a pouch. Ill her temper, alien to humor. Morbid gloom, dazed her stupor Eyebrows crouched deep in sulks Desolate landscape that she hulks Knitted brow and a pitted frown Sullen demeanor prowls the town Barely mumbles lisp of a word. Those around have barely heard Equally grouchy is a passer by. Bristle at once a rage he’ll fly. Left he behind a cowering wife. Ashen white she’s devoid of life. Smile abroad and a scowl at home. Gnarl, gnash and a growly Gnome. Hooded face and a shadowy cowl. Tosses a Shilling for her Scowl. (Islamabad) (May 15,2009)