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People should be born with a  Caution sign on their butt.

Caution - Handle With Care

Everywhere we see the signs,
Unstable, Fragile, Caution,
So why don't people have such signs,
So folks can take precautions.

Some folks have a real short fuse,
That's sometimes unsuspected,
And when we step on tender toes,
The reaction's unexpected.

Other folks can play and tease,
And make jokes all day long,
But if you do the same to them,
You'll find that you thought wrong.

With this in mind I leave you with,
Some wise and sage advice,
When dealing with most folks my friend,
Some can be un-nice;

'Cause some folks can have a temper,
Be unthinking, unfair often,
So no matter what your dealings,
Please proceed with caution.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018


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Date: 12/20/2018 3:22:00 PM
A wonderful quatrain, Judy.. Really enjoyed this.. So true in many ways.. I have a few people in my life, that have very short fuses.. Relatable for me, my friend.. Blessings!!
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Date: 11/26/2018 10:19:00 AM
Got a hubby with a short fuse so can relate to this one. Nice to everyone else but the shortest fuse with me. Enjoyed this poem as it hits home. love phyl
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Judy Ball
Date: 11/27/2018 6:49:00 AM
Phyl My Friend. Great to hear from you again. I always look forward to your reviews. God Bless and thanks bunches for stopping by. JB
Date: 11/24/2018 7:01:00 PM
Judy, I don't explode. Maybe once a year or something and even then, it's not enough to do anything. haha
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Date: 11/27/2018 6:48:00 AM
It takes a lot for me too but eventually everyone has their boiling point.
Date: 11/22/2018 3:08:00 PM
my hubbie is one of those with the short fuse. ugggg. love this, Judy!
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Judy Ball
Date: 11/23/2018 2:44:00 PM
Got one of those myself Andrea. Trouble is I keep quiet for days and finally I hit a boiling point and explode and then he wonders what set that crazy woman off. Go figure. Thanks bunches. God Bless, JB
Date: 11/21/2018 3:16:00 PM
Well caught and expressed! Aloha! Rico
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Judy Ball
Date: 11/23/2018 2:41:00 PM
Thank you so much Rico Glad you like it and thanks for stopping by. God Bless, JB
Date: 11/20/2018 5:40:00 PM
yup insight...there's always an apple to look out for
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Judy Ball
Date: 11/21/2018 1:57:00 PM
Thank you so much Sand. Glad you like it. God Bless, JB
Date: 11/20/2018 5:12:00 PM
Great one Judy! So true! and you are funny too :)
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Judy Ball
Date: 11/21/2018 1:50:00 PM
Thank you so much Heidi. Glad you think so and enjoy my poems. God Bless, JB
Date: 11/20/2018 5:11:00 PM
Great message, Judy. Witty advice.
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Date: 11/21/2018 1:50:00 PM
Thank you so much Line. Glad you like it. God Bless, JB
Date: 11/20/2018 5:01:00 PM
I love your ideas and advice expressed in your impressive poem, Judy. Wonderful poetry.. ~Susan
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Date: 11/21/2018 1:44:00 PM
Thank you so much Susan for the lovely comment and for stopping by. God Bless, JB
Date: 11/20/2018 4:29:00 PM
Advise by Judy -- a new weekly column by Judy Ball. (hey -- just an idea) Good job, Judy.
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Date: 11/21/2018 1:22:00 PM
Thank you so much Jon. Glad you like it. God Bless, JB
Date: 11/20/2018 4:24:00 PM
That is a great idea Judy! A sign on our backside to let folks know not to mess with the short tempered ones would be of great help. I manage to press my husband's buttons often without even knowing I am doing it! Haha. A clever and wonderful poem Judy! : ) xxoo
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Date: 11/21/2018 1:19:00 PM
Thank you so much Connie. Glad you like it. God Bless, JB
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