Notes About The Poem

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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December 20, 2018 at 3:22 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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November 26, 2018 at 10:19 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
Ball Avatar
November 27, 2018 at 6:49 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
Dietrich Avatar
November 24, 2018 at 7:01 PM
Judy, I don't explode. Maybe once a year or something and even then, it's not enough to do anything. haha
Ball Avatar
November 27, 2018 at 6:48 AM
It takes a lot for me too but eventually everyone has their boiling point.
Dietrich Avatar
November 22, 2018 at 3:08 PM
my hubbie is one of those with the short fuse. ugggg. love this, Judy!
Ball Avatar
November 23, 2018 at 2:44 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
Leffanta Avatar
November 21, 2018 at 3:16 PM
Well caught and expressed! Aloha! Rico
Ball Avatar
November 23, 2018 at 2:41 PM
Thank you so much Rico Glad you like it and thanks for stopping by. God Bless, JB
Blown Avatar
November 20, 2018 at 5:40 PM
yup insight...there's always an apple to look out for
Ball Avatar
November 21, 2018 at 1:57 PM
Thank you so much Sand. Glad you like it. God Bless, JB
Sands Avatar
November 20, 2018 at 5:12 PM
Great one Judy! So true! and you are funny too :)
Ball Avatar
November 21, 2018 at 1:50 PM
Thank you so much Heidi. Glad you think so and enjoy my poems. God Bless, JB
Gauthier Avatar
November 20, 2018 at 5:11 PM
Great message, Judy. Witty advice.
Ball Avatar
November 21, 2018 at 1:50 PM
Thank you so much Line. Glad you like it. God Bless, JB
Ashley Avatar
November 20, 2018 at 5:01 PM
I love your ideas and advice expressed in your impressive poem, Judy. Wonderful poetry.. ~Susan
Ball Avatar
November 21, 2018 at 1:44 PM
Thank you so much Susan for the lovely comment and for stopping by. God Bless, JB
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November 20, 2018 at 4:29 PM
Advise by Judy -- a new weekly column by Judy Ball. (hey -- just an idea) Good job, Judy.
Ball Avatar
November 21, 2018 at 1:22 PM
Thank you so much Jon. Glad you like it. God Bless, JB
Marcum Wong Avatar
November 20, 2018 at 4:24 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
Ball Avatar
November 21, 2018 at 1:19 PM
Thank you so much Connie. Glad you like it. God Bless, JB
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