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Despite My Face

What I want
No regard for you
Nose falls off

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Mark Goodson

October 16, 2012 at 1:23 PM

The phrase is an admonition not to do something that is meant to cause spite to others but only ends up causing spite to yourself. The original phrase is Don't Cut Off Your Nose to Spite Your Own Face

Black Eyed Susan

October 16, 2012 at 7:25 AM

I've been pondering your poem and I still don't get it. could you explain it to me? p.s. thanks for your comment on my poem and welcome to the soup :)