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Don'T Bother Me

Don't bother me with conformity
don't bother me today-
with things I should (or shouldn't) do
or what I shouldn't say!

Don't bother me with conformity
my house is not “obscene”...
Orange, purple, and lavender
look lovely with lime green!

Don't bother me with conformity
I'm much too happy, carefree
to wonder why the neighbors all
keep staring so at me!

Maybe they're jealous of my tail
I really don't give a hoot!
Surely they have seen before
grown-ups in zebra suits?

Don't bother me with conformity
...too busy to follow your lead!
I've whatcha-ma-call-it thingies to build
and unicorns to feed!

Don't bother me with conformity
don't worry me this way!
You've stepped on all the faeries toes
and run the elves away...

Don't bother me with conformity
you're being such a pest!
My mud pies were quite fabulous
and not a “filthy mess”!

Don't bother me with conformity
my music's not so loud...
Accordions are delightful-
See? It's already drawn a crowd!

...Respectfully holding their applause
until I reach the end-
Oh no- they really love it so!
You're quite mistaken, friend!

Don't bother me with conformity
come dance a jolly jig!
You really should loosen up a bit
you sad, forlorn, old prig!

Don't bother me with conformity
No thanks! I've had my fill...
of boring, bland, and deathly dull
no doubt that boredom kills!

Don't bother me with conformity
Oh, what was that you said?
Well, I think you (and your boring lot)
are the crazy ones instead!

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Jennifer Fenn

Date: 5/18/2021 9:45:00 PM

You go girl! A fave for me.

Mahtab Bangalee

Date: 4/12/2021 2:29:00 AM

just stupendously penned; great

Sand Blown

Date: 3/5/2021 9:06:00 PM

...um...confirming conformity.....or..... conforming confirmity.....hmmmm : ) nice write........stans sand

Eric Cohen

Date: 2/21/2020 9:15:00 PM

Hi Rhona. This is great! Just happened to stumble upon it and really enjoyed. Best to you.

Rhona Mcferran
Date: 2/21/2020 9:25:00 PM

Thank you- best to you, too!

Panagiota Romios

Date: 8/20/2019 5:00:00 PM

Have never seen this, sorry But really love it. A FAV Panagiota

Rhona Mcferran
Date: 8/20/2019 10:24:00 PM

Thank you! I'm so glad you found it! ;)

Ms. Catherine

Date: 4/28/2019 11:04:00 PM

Congratulations Rhona.

Rhona Mcferran
Date: 4/29/2019 11:43:00 AM

Thank you! ;)

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 4/19/2019 5:28:00 PM

Revisiting this one. I see it is known as your BEST poem at Soup!!

Rhona Mcferran
Date: 4/19/2019 9:22:00 PM

I owe that to Caren, as she was my main inspiration for this one.... (I'm sure everyone recognized her zebra suit in there- ha!) ;)

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 3/31/2019 11:25:00 AM

Hello Rhona, I like this poem. It is like a child speaking out. have a nice day my friend.

Rhona Mcferran
Date: 3/31/2019 7:42:00 PM

Thank you, Darlene! Hope you're having a wonderful day, too! ;)

Thresha Reese

Date: 3/30/2019 8:18:00 PM

hehehe cute...like speaking back with a child like innocence. Made me laugh and smile. :-)

Rhona Mcferran
Date: 3/30/2019 11:10:00 PM

Thank you! So glad this made you laugh & smile... your comment just made my day! ;)

Kai Michael Neumann

Date: 3/13/2019 3:41:00 AM

Nice one. Kind wishes, Kai

Rhona Mcferran
Date: 3/13/2019 12:21:00 PM

Thank you so much, Kai! ;)

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 3/12/2019 6:12:00 PM

I LOVE this one. I am a bit crazy in my tastes sometime and my mom is SUCH a conformist, she just doesn't get it. POTD? Congrats. This a fave.

Rhona Mcferran
Date: 3/12/2019 7:59:00 PM

Thanks! I know what you mean... my mother was a compulsive conformist, too (they can't help it...)! So glad we broke our own molds! hahaha ;D

Okonkwo Ifeanyichukwu

Date: 3/12/2019 5:04:00 PM

Good work, good presentation Rhona, congratulations on your poems of the day.

Rhona Mcferran
Date: 3/12/2019 8:00:00 PM

Thank you so much!! ;)

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 3/12/2019 5:04:00 PM

I loved this funny clever piece Rhona. Congratulations on having it honored for POTD! This is a fave for me! : )

Rhona Mcferran
Date: 3/12/2019 8:01:00 PM

Thank you, Connie- I'm so glad!! ;)

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 3/12/2019 1:27:00 PM

Hi Rhona, congratulations on being honored with POTD for this truly awesome poem. Poetry hugs, Jennifer.

Rhona Mcferran
Date: 3/12/2019 1:32:00 PM

Thanks, Jennifer!! Poetry hugs to you, too! ;)

Jan Allison

Date: 3/12/2019 12:45:00 PM

Dropping back to say a HUGE congrats on POTD:-) hugs jan xx

Rhona Mcferran
Date: 3/12/2019 1:31:00 PM

Thank you so much, Jan! ;) *hugs*

Alexis Y.

Date: 3/12/2019 12:13:00 PM

Hi Rhona, This is my kind of write! I enjoyed everything about this write. Great title and content. Well done. Congratulations on getting the poem of the day. It well was deserved:-) Alexis

Rhona Mcferran
Date: 3/12/2019 12:21:00 PM

Aawww, thank you for the wonderful compliment! ;)

Brandy Nicole

Date: 3/12/2019 11:55:00 AM

:) Soft smile. This is cute, clever and creative. My favorite thought- "I'm much too happy, carefree" It is amazing how wonderful moments can be, when happiness lingers. Congratulations Rhona, on Poem of the Day. :) Brandy

Rhona Mcferran
Date: 3/12/2019 12:15:00 PM

Thank you for the lovely comment!! ;)

Heidi Sands

Date: 3/12/2019 10:25:00 AM

Congratulations for POTD! Well done :)

Rhona Mcferran
Date: 3/12/2019 12:14:00 PM

Thank you, Heidi! ;)

Sunlite Wanter

Date: 3/12/2019 9:42:00 AM

Absolutely priceless! Rhyme and Rhythm like a dance. A fav. Congratulations!

Rhona Mcferran
Date: 3/12/2019 12:13:00 PM

Aawww, thanks so much! ;)

Mike Gentile

Date: 3/12/2019 8:41:00 AM

Congratulations Rhona, I greatly enjoyed your POTD!!

Rhona Mcferran
Date: 3/12/2019 12:12:00 PM

Thank you, I'm so glad! ;)

Joseph May

Date: 3/12/2019 8:30:00 AM

A rebellion against boredom!...Congrats on POTD..

Rhona Mcferran
Date: 3/12/2019 12:12:00 PM

Yes!! Thank you! ;)

Charlie Smith

Date: 3/12/2019 8:23:00 AM

Yours is a wonderful thing Rhôna, keep doing it. Congratulations on your POTD honor...

Rhona Mcferran
Date: 3/12/2019 12:11:00 PM

Thank you so much!! ;)

John Lawless

Date: 3/12/2019 8:16:00 AM

Rhona it is difficult to be the only one in the parade that is marching in step.....to that "distant drummer."..Love this one...well written, nice rhyme and easy flow....

Rhona Mcferran
Date: 3/12/2019 12:11:00 PM

Thank you for the glowing praise!! ;)