Phyllis Babcock Poet Rhyme

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This happened on a parking lot and no one wanted to get involved in case the young man was on drugs. I shake my head at some of the things that go on in a parking lot.

Angry Guy

It gave me quite a surprise
what I saw with my very eyes.

A young man in a fit of rage
He should know better at his age.

He had music blaring in his truck
Anyone walking would have to duck.

For into the parking lot he did swing
Paying no attention to a thing.

A cart was in his way
Odd behavior he did display.

He got out and picked up two carts
and threw them like they were darts.

He was quite a strong young lad
But to us he looked very mad.

No one approached him for his display
Only caused me more dismay.

Everyone looked but no word spoken
Luckily the carts were not broken.

If one of us had the guts to be strong
We would of told him this was wrong.

We fail to stand up for what is right
For we do not want to start a fight.

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Elizabeth Wesley November 17, 2011 at 6:05 PM Trouble is, these guys carry guns and use them for the least provocation. Horrible times we live in.

Charles Melody Lightning Ink October 26, 2011 at 6:41 AM WOW... THIS IS AWESOMELY RHYMING.

Judy Ball October 25, 2011 at 9:42 AM Its true that often we dont speak up because we dont want to start a fight but in his case he needed a cop. That guy may have lit into anyone who tried to talk sense to him. You gotta figure anyone who fights with carts and doors is gonna fight anyone else too. Insane! Great job on the couplets my friend. God Bless, JB Phyllis Babcock October 25, 2011 at 9:54 AM thanks Judy- it was crazy but as you say he looked like a fighter and no one wanted to get involved.

Carolyn Devonshire October 24, 2011 at 10:35 AM Wow, I see so many disenchanted youth today, Phyllis, but rarely do they act out this way. I would have thought of calling a mental health professional, but other than that, like you and the others, I would have not gotten confrontational with this boy. Very dangerous. Compelling poem, dear, I'll see if I can find your Soup mail. I haven't checked mine for ages. Been traveling. Love, Carolyn

Andrea Dietrich October 22, 2011 at 7:38 PM We are all like sheep and I think of that sometimes, how so many of us just walk away rather than deal with something that is harmful to society as a whole. sadly, I think I am one of those sheep. But I hope in a very needful situation I would stand up for the right. Good one, Phyllis, truly!oh, and yes, probably you are one of the few that can empathize with hubbies not liking our poems! Phyllis Babcock October 23, 2011 at 2:50 PM you do not know if these guys are on drugs or just angry at the world. You never know about people and what reaction you could get.

Joyce Johnson October 22, 2011 at 5:40 PM Makes you wonder why he is so angry. And it truly isn't safe to confront them. Thanks Phyllis for your nice comments on my "Just For You" . Congratulations on your coming grandson. Love, Joyce

John Smith October 22, 2011 at 5:35 PM What a jerk. Be better if you band together to tell him. Great poem. Phyllis Babcock October 23, 2011 at 2:48 PM yes, I thought this young guy was terrible and he seen me watching him from the seat in my car. Others were watching too and thought this behavior odd. To be so angry because two carts were in his way and to get up and throw them--wow he needs anger management.