Bite My Tongue-N-Cheek

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A humerous scribble on the idioms Bite Your Tongue/Tongue-in-cheek to stop yourself from saying something that you would really like to say: I wanted to tell him/her exactly what I thought of him/her, but I had to bite my tongue.

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You shouldn’t ‘ve said that, bite your tongue
You said I look old, but you know I’m still young
If ever a wiz a wiz there is ??
I’ll bite my tongue and feel its fizz
You said I look fat, or something like that
and that I’m a tired,  bitter ol bat
You know I’m a sweet young dainty thing
I’m the morning glow you find in Spring
You say that I’m just a crabby shrew
Bite your tongue and shame on you!
You know I display no angst or drama
I have the kindly aura of the Dhali Lama
You said I can’t write worth a dam
I never said I could but now and then
get in a slam! 
You call me an egotist, a narcissistic freak
You must know my words have been tongue-n-cheek?
You shouldn’t ‘ve said that, bite your tongue
before you shoot hurtful words for fun
My tongue is bigger  as you can see
I’ll pull its trigger like a gun then flee
I may be too tall and you an elf       
It’s on the tip of my tongue…
All that’s said reflects yourself
In the end, the only thing that counts
If there’s any love in you, any ounce
We’ll bite our tongues and
forgive the fuss, which drains the light
from all of us
It’s written in quotes, psalms and clichés
Never your innate decency betray
Follow your own worthy words    
search within and find someway

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Charles Messina

Date: 11/29/2024 4:15:00 AM

Love the humor, Anaya. A delightfully fun read. Charlie :)

I Am Anaya
Date: 11/29/2024 5:05:00 PM

Ty, Charlie! Good to see you back ~ Anaya

Duke Beaufort

Date: 11/27/2024 4:53:00 PM

Anaya, there's a lot of wisdom in this fun-to-read poem. You're making me think that sometimes I should keep things to myself and sometimes not. Knowing when the right time to say something takes some very careful thought. Tact is not a bad thing at all. Smiles!

I Am Anaya
Date: 12/1/2024 8:23:00 PM

There's humor everywhere, it was so much fun to let go and say silly things. Try it some time. Ty for all your time and smiles!

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 11/26/2024 10:33:00 AM

What a fun write. Enjoyed it right through. Appreciate love and forgiveness.

I Am Anaya
Date: 11/26/2024 10:40:00 AM

Dear Victor, my poet friend. I'm delighted you get the message. I appreciate you! Hope my silly photo didn't offend you :):)

Christuraj Alex

Date: 11/25/2024 6:32:00 PM

"In the end, the only thing that counts If there’s any love in you, any ounce We’ll bite our tongues and forgive the fuss, which drains the light from all of us" - Beautifully written. Congratulations!

I Am Anaya
Date: 11/26/2024 9:49:00 AM

Ty Christuraj! I'm delighted you get the message, I appreciate you! Hope my silly photo didn't offend you :):)

Karen Jones

Date: 11/25/2024 6:03:00 PM

Anaya I love your poem! You used your pen to defeat and indeed you took the high road forgiving! I couldn’t see your picture while judging but it is a fun hilarious touch! Congratulations on your placement in my contest! Thanks for entering!

I Am Anaya
Date: 11/26/2024 9:48:00 AM

Ty, Karen! Ty for the placement, you are very kind to me. I tried to be humorous so glad you enjoyed and understand me! I enjoyed your contest, God bless ;)