Gentlemen

GENTLE MEN

Yes your right the clue is in the name
Some of you should hang your heads in shame
I'm so sorry but I find that so very few
Gentle men these days that respect you

Instead I drive along and I hear on the street
Even though there is a patter of tiny children's feet

Hey get you mate, your a stain
What me really - now your disrespecting my name

It really seems as though right now is just the time
When swearing at a lady is acceptable, just fine

When stopping in the street and getting out of line
Is just helping me along with my lyrics in my rhyme

You raise a fist and shout in anger
I'm only driving down the street
Gentle men no longer it seems exist
Or one I'd like to meet

So when you look all puzzled
As I opened the door for you
Its just to show you Gentle men
I'm much gentler than you
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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Devers Avatar
November 5, 2016 at 9:05 AM
A well crafted poem with a very sharp point. The streets are full of angry obnoxious people Gail. But there's plenty of kindness and decency too - it just doesn't shout as loudly.
Sands Avatar
November 5, 2016 at 7:46 AM
Wow Gail that really depicts what is happening in places. Sad. I like your ending!
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