Michael Tor Poet Rhyme

Here Is My Take On Bullying

Rodney King said it best.
"Why can't we all just get along?"

Anger is an emotion when unleashed,
it causes harm.

Like firing a gun, you can't take the
bullet back, the damage is already done!

It's a Narcissistic, Psychopathic trait,
to unleash venom, in an uncontrollable way!
No regard for your fellow man and woman,
I must say.

                          
"Remember this, it's not the things you say that matter,
It's the things you don't say."

Treat Others How You Would Want To Be Treated.
No put downs or foul language needed.

Remember it's your reputation showing,
The rocks will come back that you are throwing!

When you hurt someone( Man Up) or( Woman Up) to apologize.
Your a bigger man or woman. When you do whats right.
 
No one's perfect we all make mistakes,
but get over it, move on, for Pete's Sake.
                                 
                                   

                                    

Michael Tor 10/21/2015                                 
We all sometimes get angry. Anger is an emotion that needs to be controlled. If not it causes harm to where its vented, and instead of you controlling it, it controls you.
We are here on the soup to share the love we have with this art form with one 
another. Not to fight with one another. Respect one another and disagree  
respectfully. Your reputation is monitored by your actions. Thanks for listening.

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Weston Gregory December 2, 2021 at 5:23 PM a timely piece on irrefutable standard, you are spot on Michael. Michael Tor December 6, 2021 at 2:12 PM Thank you Weston....

Joan Donnelly Ellis November 11, 2015 at 5:36 AM Very well said. when will the bullies ever learn Michael Tor November 11, 2015 at 7:18 PM Good question Joan. Blessings my Dear

Jan Allison November 8, 2015 at 4:25 PM Wonderful words of wisdom Michael - I was bullied at school and written poems about it, have unfortunately been bullied here - somewhere i thought was a safe haven .... sometimes it is hard to rise above it and stay strong:-( hugs jan xx Michael Tor November 10, 2015 at 8:16 PM Hugs back Jan sorry for late respond did not know you had commented on this poem. I'm sorry you were bullied I was to but those that did got a good fight on their hands lol. It is a sad fact that so many children are bullied. I hope all can respect one another especially when we get older and mature. xx

Ralph Sergi October 25, 2015 at 4:15 PM Hi Michael: A good choice and well written piece of wisdom. When I was a kid, I went through that but I overcame it. Most people bully for recognition. Thanks for comment on my Railroaded. Michael Tor November 10, 2015 at 8:13 PM I'm sorry you went through it Ralph. I went through it to but sadly to say I always got even. Nothing to be proud of. Lots of fights...

Constance La France October 24, 2015 at 8:42 AM Michael, thanks for posting this poem, these things need to be said, a listening 7. I have written several poems on bullying, A Shadow on My Beauty, Talk To The Hand, Bite Me Contest, My Cloud, Shame on You, bullying is not just a kid problem, the bully kid grows up to be a bully and collects bullies as friends, they exist here on the soup sadly and every once in awhile they gang up. And thanks for visiting my poem, Golden Eagle ~~ Michael Tor October 25, 2015 at 3:18 AM I will have to read your poems. It is sad Constance we should always stick up for the underdog. I agree with you. God bless you.

Nette Onclaud October 24, 2015 at 2:01 AM very well said with such gentle firmness.. " be the relationship you want to be"... fine lines on bullying, michael.. huggs Michael Tor October 25, 2015 at 3:20 AM Hugs back nette. God Bless you.

Eileen Manassian October 23, 2015 at 3:50 PM Thank you for posting this, dear. I suppose you were referring to my blog. The good news is that TPS is going to do something about it. They commented on my blog. :) It's positive people like you who make all the different. Lovely poem. Hugs Michael Tor October 23, 2015 at 5:16 PM Thank You Eileen yes it was your blog. I read some of it. There were a lot of comments. We all need to respect one another if you disagree do it in the kindest way. We all have feelings and some are more sensitive to critique. Most people here the great majority are decent. I hope those that were bully's will recognize they are hurting others and stop, because it is the right thing to do. I wish all involved to try and control their anger. Thank you Eileen for your kind words. Blessings your way.

Njeri Hunjeri October 23, 2015 at 11:36 AM Very true. Wise words to heed. Thank you Michael Michael Tor October 23, 2015 at 2:17 PM Hi njeri thank you my Dear. Hope you are doing well.

Eve Roper October 23, 2015 at 10:01 AM Wisdom with every single word. I hope people take heed to these precious words. Hug Eve Michael Tor October 23, 2015 at 2:16 PM Thank You Eve your observations and words always make me happy.

Richard Lamoureux October 23, 2015 at 8:54 AM I also enjoyed reading the conversations this piece has encouraged. Bless you. Michael Tor October 23, 2015 at 2:15 PM Thanks Richard we are family here. Caring about each other. God bless you.

Richard Lamoureux October 23, 2015 at 8:50 AM I agree Michael, well said! Michael Tor October 23, 2015 at 2:14 PM Thank you Richard. I was reading a blog and realized this was going on. It was really hard to believe. I consider at least most of the poets on this site as above average in intelligence almost all that I know are very decent. It is difficult to believe that people can treat others in this fashion. It's high school stuff. I thought we as being part of this great group of people were beyond that. I guess when the public is involved anything can be expected just like in the world. For some reason I thought this community of decent people was immune to that type of behavior. I guess one bad individual doesn't make us all bad the great majority of the poets here are good. Thanks Richard for your agreement. I appreciate your kind comments. Blessings your way my friend.

Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser October 22, 2015 at 3:08 AM You expressed this well--- a bowl of reality and really sad that some don't have manners... :( I have experienced this myself.. ~Olive Eloisa Michael Tor October 22, 2015 at 6:13 AM Olive I am sorry you have experienced this. Such a lovely woman you are. I hope the other writers made up for this confused individual.

Demetrios Trifiatis October 22, 2015 at 2:54 AM Please, my brother, Michael, is not to criticize you, for you have explained it so clearly but I also would like to make a point here: Every orphan, as I was at ten from both parents, is adapted by our Lord who has taught him/her good manners through his WORD! You are a virtuous man with a loving heart and people like you get more easily hurt than others. Your message is a message of love and of God thus touches the hearts of those who read it. A God-loving message! A seven!. Bless you! Michael Tor October 22, 2015 at 6:12 AM Thank you for your insight Demetrios, you are correct and I agree. Michael Tor October 22, 2015 at 6:08 AM Demetrios yes my friend there is no better teacher. I am so glad that God lead you because you, to so many represent the closest thing to what I feel is a Hero. A champion, a vessel to our Lord. It is sad that others do not find this Guidance. Demetrios you always had your other father looking out for you, and loving you. Two fathers my brother. Amen. Demetrios Trifiatis October 22, 2015 at 5:56 AM NO, NO, I was not offended to the least! Things are as you say they are I know it for I have been to an orphanage for several years and the experience was from pleasant to terrifying! What I wanted to stress though is the fact that even those who have none to teach them could become better persons that the ones who have the best manner teachers of all. In the final analysis it is the character of the person that plays the most important role. When God "adapts" an orphan HE leads him to the right direction for there is no better Teacher than Our Lord. God bless you! Don't remove anything! To day I have written something! Michael Tor October 22, 2015 at 5:41 AM I am happy that you had the courage to share your heartfelt feelings with me. You have inspired me once again to write about those children that become orphans through life's mystery. I will remove that part of this write with great satisfaction. Thank you Demetrios for helping me to see and feel through you the sensitivity of this tragedy. Your words have a way of conveying so much emotion and truths. They convey what is exactly, correctly, and perfectly how I feel. God bless you my friend and all those you love. I missed you yesterday. I looked for your new writing and it wasn't posted. For some reason I was concern and worried. I then thought to myself that you are human and you can take a break from here lol. Plus sometimes it might be difficult to write. I am glad to know your back my friend. Michael Tor October 22, 2015 at 5:31 AM Demetrios the reason I used the example of an orphan which in my mind was. An innocent child being abandoned by their parents and left in a public shelter where instead of having loving parents nurture and focus on making them considerate and caring individuals with love and attention traits. They are thrown in these institutions that are generic sometimes abusive because of the anger of their peers, deep rooted anger feelings of abandonment, lack of love, turmoil in their lives not knowing their parents, feeling unloved, and venting on others for their inner turmoil creating an environment of fighting and abusive behavior. You my brother had loving parents who you kmew but had them taken away early in life. (So sorry) My dad had the same thing happen to him. His father the Lord welcomed into heaven when He was nine. I am sorry my Dearest friend if I have offended one of the most caring and sensitive individuals on this planet. I will remove that part of the poem.

Andrea Dietrich October 21, 2015 at 9:16 PM There are some people who just don't have good manners. And they are always overstepping and refuse to see it as bullying. sadly , this poem will have no effect on them. Manners are becoming a thing of the past. I am so glad that my good friends are well mannered lovely people!! Michael Tor October 21, 2015 at 10:10 PM So true Andrea. I hope if they read this they realize what this site is for. I hope they can realize that if they are angry to be civil about it. You can communicate any thing in a decent way. I hope I can make a difference in changing someones life even if its one.

Tim Smith October 21, 2015 at 3:33 PM Bullying is unacceptable. We are all.equal.in Gods eyes. Yes we need to respect others choices and not force ours upon them. Michael Tor October 21, 2015 at 4:24 PM Totally agree Tim. Thanks for you comments Tim

Kp Nunez October 21, 2015 at 6:43 AM Good call on posting this, Michael. Who among us has not felt slighted? However, if we're going to react negatively with every perceived offense, bitterness will destroy camaraderie within the group. Either ignore, confront the person in a civilized manner away from the limelight, or just plain forgive. If we feel we have offended someone, would it be so hard to ask and verify? Is apology so expensive... Michael Tor October 21, 2015 at 6:48 AM Kim I totally agree with you. You have eloquently stated what most of us feel and agree with. Love your feedback. It is a truth drawn from experience. Your comments always impress me Kim. Thanks for sharing your thoughts they are always appreciated by me. Hugs to you. Have a blessed day.