Diplomacy 101

The wave, a distant statement
“trust me, I come in peace”

The handshake, firm and strong
held just a bit too long

the hug, a gentle frisk
to minimize the risk

to those who must decide
to double down or let it ride


John G. Lawless
©11/14/2021
Copyright © | Year Posted 2021


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Date: 11/30/2021 1:55:00 PM
Panagiota likes this... Good call on how things are. A fav! PANGS xx
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Date: 11/15/2021 1:51:00 PM
Awesome wit here AS always, John.
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John Lawless
Date: 11/15/2021 5:11:00 PM
They say "brevity is the soul of wit"....to which I add "and levity the heart of it"...
Date: 11/15/2021 8:10:00 AM
For sure, John; you must be a warrior, well aware of the colors, martial arts your background. I most always let it ride...nothing ventured, nothing gained. Yes, I have the lumps also. Blessings my friend. Excellent write!
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Date: 11/15/2021 5:10:00 PM
I am more proficient in the "marital" arts then the martial ones. Now if I could only adhere to the first rule thereof.. "there is nothing you can say that will not make the situation worse"...
Date: 11/15/2021 6:52:00 AM
Tact and diplomacy are cloudy areas now more than ever before, and insincerity is often hard to spot! Thought-provoking, John. Janice
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Date: 11/15/2021 5:08:00 PM
Thanks Janice, nowadays the safest place is in the middle cuz you'd probably be all alone.....
Date: 11/14/2021 4:26:00 PM
To mug or not to mug, that be the question. ~ Hugger
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John Lawless
Date: 11/15/2021 4:59:00 AM
I believe we are ALL BEING MUGGED.....
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