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A Tale of Buffoonery

Have you seen a better fool like me?
A dimwitted dreary buffoon like me?
Buffoonery has its limits, ridiculous,
But for me it's monotonous.
I never change,
I'm always the same, It's such a shallow shame!
Yes, I am the one to blame.

I see politeness wearing
A fancy pair of friendship earrings.
Who does that? An acrobat, a bubbly brat!
Who thinks that a polite chat
Is a friendship, this and that.
Then when people change
And they cut me out of their range,
I feel sadly strange.

When am I going to learn
And stop feeling the burn,
Stop making politeness turn
Into a glib friendship that's not even worth an earn.

Buffoon's bubbly balloon
Should be popped,
Buffoon should be stopped.

I am an open book,
Oops, a buffoon brook,
It's time for a new look,
And get myself off the hook.

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CayCay Jennings Date: 8/5/2025 7:56:00 PM Love it, love it, love it, want to dance around it and thru it, singing in summary, 'It's always the same, it's such a shallow shame, when am I going to learn and stop feeling the burn.' Yes, you wrote I'm always the same, but for me it always happens to me the same. I think one is truly blessed if they have 1 true friend in life. Great writing, really got to me where my heart has cried many tears. I always give like an open book. Poetry hugs ... CayCay Login to Reply Anne Winter Date: 8/5/2025 9:44:00 PM Dear CayCay, yes I've been hurt before and cried many tears. I'm learning from my mistakes while trying not to build a fence around me. After all, I'm a human being. Thank you so much for writing such a heartfelt note, I appreciate you as an open book as an open book myself. Love, Anne

Sara Kendrick Date: 8/1/2025 9:22:00 AM Oh!! You are learning, but apparently not applying the learning to your life if it keeps happening. I think after writing this one you will apply the knowledge to your life. Thanks for sharing it with us. Sara K Login to Reply Anne Winter Date: 8/2/2025 11:29:00 PM Dear Sara, I think that I will apply the knowledge because I should. Thank you so much for stopping by and reading my poem :)

Valsa George Date: 7/30/2025 8:24:00 PM "When am I going to learn And stop feeling the burn, Stop making politeness turn Into a glib friendship that's not even worth an earn." I love this stanza. It is so powerful, holds a lot of meaning. The humorous tone of the poem makes one so light hearted. Anne, you are truly mischievous like a naughty child. People like you are needed in a world where everyone wears a frown. Login to Reply Anne Winter Date: 8/1/2025 7:14:00 AM Dear Valsa, your words touched my heart, I truly appreciate you writing such a kind note :)

Rowena Velasco Date: 7/30/2025 4:42:00 AM This poem’s got a really down-to-earth vibe. It’s like the writer’s just being real about feeling a bit clueless sometimes but wanting to figure things out. The mix of humor and honesty makes it super easy to connect with. Definitely something many of us have felt! Login to Reply Anne Winter Date: 8/1/2025 7:14:00 AM Dear Rowena, thank you so much for writing such a thoughtful comment ! I appreciate you taking the time to read my poem :) <3

Brandy Nicole Date: 7/29/2025 7:19:00 PM ' Who does that? An acrobat. ' Strange indeed, watching the flip flop performance. Rules change and who can keep up anymore, with the one changing it. It's not difficult staying true to who you are. You're an amazing writer, Anne. I wish to save this in my favorites. My best to you. Hugs, Brandy Login to Reply Anne Winter Date: 8/1/2025 7:13:00 AM Dearest Brandy, thank you so much for recognising me as an amazing writer, it means a lot to me. Thank you so much, I appreciate you :)

Sara Etgen-Baker Date: 7/28/2025 4:56:00 PM a delightful poem to read...with such flowing rhyme! I appreciate the humor and a couple of lines stood up for me: politeness as a fancy earring (well said) Am faving this one...enjoy your evening, hugs, Sara Login to Reply Anne Winter Date: 8/1/2025 7:12:00 AM Thank you for being so amazing dear Sara, I appreciate you :)

Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 7/28/2025 12:20:00 PM - Never let other people decide who you are, Anne :) - But, change is fun :) - hugs Login to Reply Anne Winter Date: 8/1/2025 7:09:00 AM Thank you so much for writing such a brilliant comment ! I appreciate you :)

I Am Anaya Date: 7/28/2025 10:53:00 AM It's in our nature Anne with an E. I adore this outrageously entertaining and brilliantly monorhymed poem! We do have the opportunity to reinvent ourselves over and over again LoL__Anaya Login to Reply Anne Winter Date: 8/1/2025 7:08:00 AM OOO Anne with an E, I love it!!! Thank you dear friend for stopping by and reading my poem!

Daniel Henry Rodgers Date: 7/28/2025 6:04:00 AM Dearest Anne, Oh, what a buffoon you are, but in the best way! You had me cackling (and cringing just a bit) at the delightful dance of fools and buffoons, all caught in that bubbly balloon of politeness that’s ready to pop. I love how you turned self-deprecation into clever acrobatics balancing the brooks of friendship and the burns of glib chatter with such wit. You’ve certainly earned your spot as queen of the buffoonery brigade, but maybe it’s time for that “new look”. You’ve got the charm, the wordplay, and the sparkle. Summer Blessings, My Dear Anne, Daniel Login to Reply Anne Winter Date: 8/1/2025 7:07:00 AM Dearest Daniel, thankyou for writing such a thoughtful and fun note, my dear Daniel :)

Tom Woody Date: 7/28/2025 5:44:00 AM Cute tongue in cheek self critique Anne. Hey, friendship earrings are trendy. Sorta. Keep the fun writes coming Login to Reply Anne Winter Date: 8/1/2025 7:06:00 AM I would also like some friendship earrings :) Brandy Nicole Date: 7/29/2025 7:11:00 PM I would like some friendship earrings. :)