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I Shall Speak

It’s finally my turn to speak I had enough of being meek You enjoy bullying the weak Insults have reached their peak You’re a conniving little sneak A hustler every day of the week Should I let you hit my other cheek? I’m out! You’re a snobby antique

Copyright © | Year Posted 2022




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Date: 3/10/2022 8:41:00 PM
A bold and brave write on finding the courage to stand up for yourself, enjoyed reading!
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Date: 3/9/2022 9:46:00 AM
Good work, we on your side. Amen
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Date: 3/6/2022 10:53:00 AM
You speak for the world Alexis! Love, Happy Jack XOX
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Date: 3/4/2022 6:51:00 AM
Great lines dear Alexis...strong and powerful....Hugs...~ Ani
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Date: 3/3/2022 5:40:00 PM
Now, this is the one that everyone who stays quiet should be reading out to themselves!!! Great one!!
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Date: 3/3/2022 3:43:00 PM
OH boy, that's tell'in'em!
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Date: 3/3/2022 1:56:00 PM
Alexis, you've created a masterful set of lines in which you poke a bully! Well done.
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Date: 3/3/2022 1:47:00 PM
Great pen Alexis, really strong penning with bold title to encourage those of us who are on the quiet side. Blessings, Gordon
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Date: 3/3/2022 1:28:00 PM
Watch out bully-- very well depicted, Alexis.
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Date: 3/3/2022 1:18:00 PM
Great Monoku! Standing up to a bully isn't always easy;your poem a good mantra for others being bullied to remember. :)Paulette
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