Careful

Think again Be careful Don’t do this Don’t do that Whirlwind echoes In my mind So long mistaken For the voice of reason But it’s only that inner parrot I raised since birth Who became a teenager And now has turned on me AP: Honorable Mention 2020 Submitted on January 6, 2019 for contest PLUCKING THE POISONOUS PARROT sponsored by MAUREEN McGREAVY - RANKED 2ND

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P.S. Awtry

Date: 1/28/2019 9:30:00 AM

So long mistaken/ For the voice of reason—oh to remember that! Bravo! Congratulations!

Line Gauthier
Date: 1/28/2019 3:28:00 PM

Thanks, PS, for your much appreciated visit and comment.

Warren Doll

Date: 1/28/2019 9:25:00 AM

Congratulations on your win, Line. Warmest Wishes~ Warren

Line Gauthier
Date: 1/28/2019 3:28:00 PM

Thanks, Warren. Much appreciated.

Maureen Mcgreavy

Date: 1/28/2019 8:42:00 AM

This one crept up on me, like a nagging little voice, I kept coming back to it. This is what I love, how a brief poem can be so powerful with select use of what I call 'preloaded' words; nothing more loaded than "teenager" ;) Congratulations on your silver medal win Line! And thank you! xomo

Line Gauthier
Date: 1/28/2019 3:29:00 PM

O yes, the word certainly is loaded. Thank you so much, Maureen. It was a fun contest.

Bobby May

Date: 1/28/2019 7:32:00 AM

Way to go Line great Job Congrats my friend

Line Gauthier
Date: 1/28/2019 3:29:00 PM

Thank you so much, Bobby. Most appreciated.

Beata Agustin

Date: 1/27/2019 11:51:00 PM

Congrats! Thanks for the admonition to be "Careful" so poetically. God bless you.

Line Gauthier
Date: 1/28/2019 7:27:00 AM

Thank you for your lovely visit and comment, Beata.

Timothy Mcguire

Date: 1/27/2019 5:08:00 PM

Great Job on a great poem!

Timothy Mcguire
Date: 2/1/2019 4:07:00 PM

Back with a good ole pat on the back for a job well done!

Line Gauthier
Date: 1/27/2019 6:49:00 PM

Thanks, Timothy. Much appreciated.

M. L. Kiser

Date: 1/7/2019 8:14:00 AM

Oh that is excellent; the "inner parrot" in all of us needs plucking at some point; best of luck with the contest.

Line Gauthier
Date: 1/7/2019 9:37:00 AM

Thanks for your much appreciated visit and comment, ML.

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 1/6/2019 3:54:00 PM

I personally really admire and like that inner parrot of yours, Line. I truly do!

Line Gauthier
Date: 1/6/2019 7:06:00 PM

Too much caution leads to a life of hesitation. There's a lot to be said for getting out there and being bold. Thanks for your most appreciated visit and comment, Caren.