I Am a Bully

I hated the smell from their dryer vent On laundry days, it had been so repugnant. For fifteen years, I tolerated that family. Each one of them has some kind of disability. I was given an unusual sentence for being disorderly. The judge made me hold up a sign for all to see. I have to let everyone know “I AM A BULLY”. For five hours, I have to sit on a street corner in my town. By holding up that sign, I feel like a clown. People honk their horns, and shout out profanity. That judge was unfair. She has practically destroyed me. I also have to serve jail time and undergo counseling. I am going through some hell because of this thing. From a news story found on aol.com
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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April 16, 2014 at 2:39 AM
HOLY, COW,,, ROBERT.. I LOVE THIS!!! I don't have AOL.COM... a tough world out there.. always enjoying your poems.. PD --- --------------- --------------- (((This is a copy paste note to every poet, PLEASE DO NOT LEAVE A REPLY ON THIS COMMENT. I'm not being rude, 95% of the time, I never come back to read the reply you left on my comment. i HAVE MY SOUP E-MAIL NOTIFICATION OFF :-( If for some reason, you want to give thanks. Let's do it the old fashion way. Drop by and read one of my poems, or send the thanks through soup mail, or just enjoy my visit. As I would yours. I don't enjoy comments on comment's. It takes away from every poet, One day Poetry Soup Will See it.... Have yourself a lovely day.)))
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April 15, 2014 at 2:38 PM
Superb write as ever Robert - I too get inspiration from events i see in the paper or things that happen in my life. Hugs Jan x
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April 14, 2014 at 5:02 PM
I think it will make a lasting impression. Public humiliation is a very powerful thing.
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April 14, 2014 at 4:40 PM
OH Robert; Thank God it was from a news story. When I saw the title- I said to myself - I have to read this, Robert can not be a BULLY. Thanks for sharing... Lucilla
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April 14, 2014 at 7:11 AM
Yes, I saw this on TV...I wonder if it really did make an impression on him?. I kind of feel sorry for him, cuz you cant fix stupid. BG
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