If You Prick Us Do We Not Bleed

Shakespeare was a famous man
Known in every single land
For writing the greatest stories
Leading him to lots of glories 
So I will try the best to do
An interpretation just for me
Of a quote that says so much
As I add a unique touch

IF YOU PRICK US DO WE NOT BLEED
It is so easy to read
In between those words and find
This world needs to be more kind
And not hurt or injure others
We are all sisters and brothers
So don't make us bloody red
Stop this hate, lets make it dead

IF YOU TICKLE US DO WE NOT LAUGH
The best medicine is in this craft
Smiles are a way to show
Love and friendship as we grow
So use it every time you see
Someone who's in misery
A laugh will go a long long way
To brighten up a dreary day

IF YOU POISON US DO WE NOT DIE
Maybe everyone should try
to kill poisonous acts before
It's used to even up a score
Lets kill off all these bad notions
Of using poisonous potions
And try caring for a while
Instead of callous and so vile

IF YOU WRONG US DO WE NOT REVENGE
We need to take a stand and send
A message revenge is not 
A good action and to start
Righting wrongs by saying I
Will find another way to try
Fixing problems without any
Pain or sorrow, there is plenty 
Of approaches to be taken
Like talking it out and hand shakin'

Lets be smart and know there is
Something more if we can give
A little thought to all we do
This world has a chance to pull
Through all the bad and horrid things
That people in this world can bring

Copyright © | Year Posted 2014



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Date: 1/17/2023 12:32:00 PM
Robin, congratulations on your 2nd place win in Anoucheka's contest.
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Date: 1/18/2023 4:18:00 PM
Thank you for the congratulations
Date: 5/22/2014 1:55:00 AM
you made shylock spin, robin.. wonderfully composed.. sweet congrats and huggs
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Date: 5/21/2014 2:02:00 PM
Robin in philosopher's shoes! Very well tackled write brimming with words of wisdom! Congrats on your win. // paul
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Date: 5/21/2014 9:52:00 AM
Robin,, CONGRATS, on your awesome win......~SKAT~
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Date: 5/16/2014 7:29:00 AM
Congratulations on your win with this wonderful poem! Lori
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Date: 5/15/2014 9:46:00 PM
MANY CONGRAT'S ON YOUR WILL DESERVIED WIN, ROBIN. LAINIE
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Date: 5/15/2014 8:36:00 PM
So glad this is on the list, my sweet friend. BIG congratulations for your win.
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Date: 5/15/2014 6:34:00 PM
Good quote to use and an excellent treatment. In the original, the meaning is that all people are human and should be treated equally. Congratulations!
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Date: 5/7/2014 4:24:00 PM
Nice philosophical points done poetically. The title reminds me of a hit song by Alice Cooper titled "Only Women Bleed".
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Date: 5/7/2014 11:08:00 AM
Robin, you are such a kind soul. It's no wonder that I adore this write. You have penned such a beautiful poem~ Thank you for this my friend and a HUGE Thank you for sharing this with us here. Peace, Deborah
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Date: 5/6/2014 3:31:00 PM
A wonderful way to live a life. Light & Love
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Date: 5/5/2014 10:13:00 AM
awesome write, my friend - I almost chose this quote too, but decided on another
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Date: 5/3/2014 12:02:00 AM
wow, you really got fired up by Shakespeare. Good to see you stretching yourself and I love how you divided up into stanzas. I don't think I ever saw you do that before. Creative work, my friend. thanks for your support at my blog
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