Deb M Poet Rhyme

-Bully Boy

Practice what you preach
Often comes to mind
When the holier than thou
Preach of goodness and kind

Get off your soapbox
Stop attempting to teach
Look inward and be truthful
Then practice what you preach

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Bj Legros Kelley July 27, 2025 at 2:58 PM Bullies stink :/ Hugs to you Deb <3 Deb M August 3, 2025 at 10:00 AM Yes they do and unfortunately there are a few here on P.S! Cuddles to you BJ! Debx

Bill Baker July 13, 2025 at 9:43 PM Good advice, Deb, and good poetry to boot. Bill Deb M July 20, 2025 at 3:18 PM Thanks Bill....Debx

Linda Alice Fowler July 3, 2025 at 6:55 AM I think some people didn't get that memo from their parents. LOL :) Deb M July 5, 2025 at 7:23 AM Or their wives!! Ha....thanks LO....Debx

Gershon Wolf July 1, 2025 at 6:40 PM Great description, Deb, of the Soapbox Orators. They are right up there with Snake Oil Salesmen. Deb M July 2, 2025 at 12:11 AM Agreed BB….Thanks my friend! Debx

Mystic Rose Rose July 1, 2025 at 9:40 AM that is so true, judging others amounts to only pain, so often we ignore our own faults, and see them in others. thank you for this reminder Deb Deb M July 3, 2025 at 4:13 AM You are welcome sweet Rose! Debx

Anne Winter July 1, 2025 at 6:04 AM Great poem spreading anti bullying! I really liked the way you put it, my friend! Deb M July 3, 2025 at 4:13 AM Thanks so much Anne!! Debx

Tania Kitchin July 1, 2025 at 3:37 AM Deb, a great poem, some on PS certainly don't do this and are just plain bullies. Deb M July 3, 2025 at 4:15 AM Thanks Tania....Debx

Paul Bell July 1, 2025 at 3:10 AM Support your local Politician. lol Deb M July 3, 2025 at 4:14 AM Hehe.....thanks Paul!! Debx

Zyrool Gifford June 30, 2025 at 4:25 PM Hello Deb, I have been wrestling with this for a while now, glad it’s out now. Beautifully executed. Sending Blessings your way my poet friend. Deb M July 3, 2025 at 4:16 AM Thankyou Zyrool!! Soupmail....Debx

Lin Lane June 30, 2025 at 3:44 PM Deb, do you need help making protest signs? Deb M July 3, 2025 at 4:12 AM No signs necessary Miss Lin ha!! Debx

Ilene Bauer June 30, 2025 at 12:22 PM Don’t know if you have someone in mind, Deb, but I sure do! Great poem… Deb M July 3, 2025 at 4:11 AM There is a lot of bully boys/girls in our world....many come to mind! Ha.....Debx Lin Lane June 30, 2025 at 3:42 PM Careful Ilene, or you'll get tossed in with the rest of us that some have labeled 'mean girls.' Ya know, sticks and stones and all that other childlike foolishness.

Jan Allison June 30, 2025 at 10:53 AM cant have put it better myself Deb! hugs jan xx Deb M July 2, 2025 at 12:12 AM Thanks Jan! Debx Lin Lane June 30, 2025 at 3:39 PM lol nothing more needs to be said except truth wins out.