Planting the Seed

Cherry

By luigi_pagano

Sat, 09 May 2020
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8 comments
 

 

Planting the seed
of suspicion
was Iago's evil deed.
Because it looked
that for promotion
he'd been overlooked
he became furious
and devised a plan
that was spurious.
He didn't bellow,
but quietly plotted
revenge on Othello.
 
He was meticulous
in making the Moor
extremely jealous.
The scheming thief
stole Desdemona's
silk handkerchief
and this iniquity
convinced Othello
of her infidelity.
How sad that a lie
damned Desdemona
and she had to die.
 
 
© Luigi Pagano 2020
Certificate U
Poem
Mutevoli pensieri
Historical Fiction
Inspiration Point (work that responds to our weekly writing cue)

Comments

Submitted by luigi_pagano on

Many thanks to my benefactor for the delicious cherries. laugh

 

Submitted by luigi_pagano on

yes

 

Submitted by Nolan on

Luigi what wicked things are envy and jealousy, with malicious joy the most evil of feelings. Sometimes I wonder why Shakespeare wrote Othello it is horrible.

See you & Nolan

 

 

Submitted by luigi_pagano on

I do sympathise, Nolan, but we must accept that things such as this happened in those days and historians and playwrights were there to record the incidents. Remember that Shakespeare wrote many other plays that included violence and betrayals like Hamlet, Macbeth etc,

Keep well, Luigi.

 

Submitted by onemorething on

Seeds of suspicion is such a clever take on the IP. Great. Rachel x

 

Submitted by luigi_pagano on

It seemed a natural fit, Rachel. Glad you approve.

Luigi x

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Well contstructed, Luigi.
He didn't bellow,
but quietly plotted
revenge on Othello. 
A telling picture of the subtlety of mischief and lies. Be on your guard, think about what you hear! Rhiannon

 

Submitted by luigi_pagano on

Too true, Rhiannon. Some people readily accept what they hear. Grateful thanks for your feedback which is greatly appreciated.

Luigi x