Bloody Sue (reprise)
Posted by Rob Kistner | Filed under Image, Poetry, collage
Bloody Sue
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Gather close so you might hear
A tale of terror, a tale of fear
A vigilante ghost from beyond the grave
Only justice did this spirit crave
You may choose to doubt my word
But you’ve been warned once you’ve heard
Of the vengeful maiden dressed in red
7 men lured, 7 men dead
7 men drawn to this comely miss
7 souls lost to her lethal kiss
A modern legend is Bloody Sue
Her deeds of terror are bold and true
Was she from hell or from heaven’s gate
It’s certain her victims deserved their fate
The first, the banker, an avarice man
Stole dreams of others with his evil plan
To own the world, to possess the lot
Now all that’s his is a dead man’s plot
Found with coins choked down his throat
Clutched in his hand a bloody note
“To you wicked greedy, this could be you
Remember well,” signed – Bloody Sue
The second, the lawyer, a prideful sort
Lied and cheated to win in court
And bragged of his dishonest way
Until violence marked his final day
Found one morning with bashed-in head
A bloody gavel lay on his bed
“Bludgeoned here for his lies and scandal,”
Read Sue’s note, wrapped ‘round the handle
The third, the bishop, a man of lust
Molested innocence, betrayed their trust
Kept a journal of his lurid deeds
A trophy to all his prurient needs
Found slumped on his pulpit with a bloody lap
His private parts in his bishop’s cap
“Beware vile predators throughout this land!”
Sue had carved in the bishop’s hand
Fourth was the baker, a gluttoness fool
Treated his workers horribly cruel
Paid not enough to put food on their plate
While he gorged himself - he ate and ate
One day at the bakery’s opening hour
He was found buried in a vat of flour
Across the vat, fat and big,
In chocolate icing, Sue wrote – “pig”
Then came the lazy chief of police
Unsolved cases filled his valise
Crime and violence everywhere
While he snoozed in his office chair
One day shots rang loud and clear
Sue riddled the chief from ear to ear
“Get another chief and get this damned work done!”
Said the note from Sue, found by the gun
The office gossip, and his jealous way
Spread lies and rumors on the phone all day
His envy the ruin of many good names
Destroying lives with his vicious games
Sue used his phone to strangle him
And left a voice mail dire and grim
“To all who ruin a reputation
You too will die from strangulation.”
Last… the radio talk-show host
Spreading propaganda, coast to coast
Pawn of spiteful politicians
Corrupt, though acting above suspicions
Electrocuted on his live broadcast
Sue dealt justice hard and fast
She was heard to say as hot sparks flew
“Beware you haters, I’ll fry you too.”
So that’s the story of Bloody Sue
Believe it, or not – that’s up to you
A brutal beauty in scarlet cape
From her hand of vengeance there’s no escape
She will draw from you your final breath
If she marks you with her kiss of death
Some say she’s a ghost who haunts this earth
Others claim an angel, of heavenly birth
But all agree there’s one thing true
If you’re a son-of-a-bitch, she’ll come for you
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rob kistner © 2008
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collage above entitled: “Scarlett Lady” - by: rob kistner © 2008
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July 18th, 2008 at 6:31 pm
“Beware you haters, I’ll fry you too.” Just terrific melodrama reaches an amazing crescendo at this point! An entertaining post!
July 19th, 2008 at 3:00 am
That was brilliant. Read like an old ballad, and had that definite layer of edginess.
July 19th, 2008 at 3:59 am
Wow, this was fantastic. It flowed marvellously and its content was delicious. Wonderful write!
Beaman
Poetry Prompt
July 19th, 2008 at 7:01 am
Great interpretation of the seven deadly sins! This would be cool to use with my British Lit students when we read Paradise Lost. I enjoyed it!
July 19th, 2008 at 1:15 pm
Deadly serious humor! The ballad-type form was a perfect medium (no pun intended) for this social commentary and/or interpretation of the seven deadly sins.
July 19th, 2008 at 4:48 pm
“the wages of sin are death” — great portrayal!!!
July 20th, 2008 at 6:35 am
this was just brilliant
July 20th, 2008 at 11:06 pm
I loved this! Rhymed couplets can come across as contrived sometimes, but they worked well here to give it the feel of an old folk tale. I was chuckling at the bishop’s death, but the talk show host’s death took the cake.
July 22nd, 2008 at 11:22 am
That girl’s a bad-ass!
This was fun. Thanks.
July 22nd, 2008 at 3:28 pm
Fun, and well written too!
October 23rd, 2008 at 12:14 am
I think ‘Sue’ must have her work cut out right now, between the politicians, financiers, commentators etc.
October 23rd, 2008 at 3:07 am
Enjoyed this! but the very feint type on a black background is playing havoc with my old eyes.
October 23rd, 2008 at 10:28 am
I like this. Also reminds me of an old ballad.
Damn. If I hadn’t already put together my Halloween costume, I might dress as Bloody Sue this year.
-Nicole
October 23rd, 2008 at 10:48 am
Love it - I do agree that the black background and the small font size take a bit of enjoyment from this well-done post.
October 27th, 2008 at 1:29 pm
Hi Gemma -
Thank you — you are most kind!
October 27th, 2008 at 1:30 pm
Hi Anthony -
Thank you very much…
October 27th, 2008 at 1:31 pm
Hi Beaman -
You are most gracious, thank you…
October 27th, 2008 at 1:31 pm
Hi Linda -
I appreciate your kind words…
October 27th, 2008 at 1:32 pm
Hi Granny -
You are so kind, I appreciate it…
October 27th, 2008 at 1:33 pm
Hi Danni -
Thank you…
October 27th, 2008 at 1:35 pm
Hi Rambler -
You are most kind…
October 27th, 2008 at 1:36 pm
OT -
I’m pleased this resonated for you…
October 27th, 2008 at 6:24 pm
Happy MM! Good ghost story…
I invite your blog readers to see reaction of American Ghosts to our upcoming election for POTUS!
peace, Villager
November 8th, 2008 at 11:17 am
modern day nursery rhyme a la Grimms Brothers!
LOVE IT!