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I have a bit of a wierd sense of humor and often have figured people will realize that I'm joking when I say something a little off the wall. But they AREN'T wise enough to give me the benefit of the doubt. So having been burned by my own wit more often than I care to remember I say unless you know the people you are talking to really well, leave the wit at home.

Handle With Care

Everywhere we see the signs,
Unstable, Fragile, Caution;
So why don't people have such signs,
So folks know to take precautions.

For some folks have a real short fuse,
That's sometimes unsuspected,
And when we step on tender toes,
The reactions 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 were 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 have a temper,
And unthinking oft unfair;
So no matter what your dealings,
Caution - Handle With Care.

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Phyllis Babcock

Date: 3/21/2021 10:19:00 AM

Some are to hot to handle so handle with caution. This serious gal often needs a joke to be explained but hubby is one who playS most jokes on me. Takes me a while but I will usually get it eventually. lol I try. Wonderful write Judy. love phyl

Robert Pettit

Date: 3/15/2021 11:24:00 AM

An enjoyable humorous write.

Gershon Wolf

Date: 3/13/2021 6:02:00 PM

What superlative advice, Judy. I think that perhaps we can just use FRAGILE -- CAUTION, and that ought to do it. Unstable may well invite another onslaught of snowflake-initiated abuse. LOL. This is an absolute FAVE for me... Still wondering though: Whatever happened to 'Sticks and stones...?' Cheers, gw

Judy Ball
Date: 3/13/2021 9:33:00 PM

LOL Thanks bunches Gershon. God Bless, JBl

Lindsay Laurie

Date: 3/13/2021 3:18:00 PM

Hello Judy … playing practical jokes is even worse, but the lack of a funny bone can inflame the serious side of some - thank you Judy - Lindsay

Judy Ball
Date: 3/13/2021 3:31:00 PM

I agree my friend. I never play practical jokes but I do have a bit of a dry wit. Thanks bunches, God Bless, JB

Running Wolves

Date: 3/13/2021 2:31:00 PM

Well you have nail society on the head, right between their beady eyes, now watch the flames of wrath arise.... bwahahahahahaha

Judy Ball
Date: 3/13/2021 3:26:00 PM

Ah we can run but we can't hide. Thanks bunches my friend. God Bless, JB

Gordon Mcconnell

Date: 3/13/2021 2:07:00 PM

Wise words indeed Judy, you've penned this very well. Hope you're ha ing a great weekend, blessings always,Gordon

Judy Ball
Date: 3/13/2021 2:19:00 PM

Thanks bunches Gordon. God Bless, JB

Rico Leffanta

Date: 3/13/2021 11:33:00 AM

True, people were much more cautious with their words back in the Old West where everyone was armed .....Aloha! Rico

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 3/13/2021 1:50:00 AM

- We humans are so different ... sometimes words have to be wrapped in cotton, Judy :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Judy Ball
Date: 3/13/2021 2:15:00 PM

Thanks bunches Anne-Lise, God Bless, JB

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 3/12/2021 2:47:00 PM

Wise and well expressed. I have known my share of fragile souls. A few have already cracked and there shards can inflict a lot of damage. Most people however are worth the effort and care. Blessings Richard.

Judy Ball
Date: 3/13/2021 2:11:00 PM

Thanks bunches Richard. I agree. God Bless, JUB

Alexis Y.

Date: 3/12/2021 2:07:00 PM

Hi Judy, You have penned some wise a sage advise. Have a wonderful day and weekend my friend:-) Alexis

Judy Ball
Date: 3/13/2021 2:10:00 PM

Thanks bunches Alexis.\ God Bless, JB