Me Thinking, B Thinking

I’m thinking of the letter “B”
    So close and yet so far
It seems a bit unfair to me
     Let’s stop, reset the bar

We’ve cast the “B” to status, poor
     With quality less pleasing
Like something from a discount store
     A lack of something, teasing

Yet think of how essential,
     I’m sure you will agree
Just think how consequential,
     Not having a plan B

It also fronts some of the Best
     And Brightest of our text
So much more, I’ve not addressed
     But look what’s coming next!  

Perhaps this is somewhat a stretch
     But imagine Hamlet’s bray
With the words he’d have to retch,
     To “A” or not to “A”
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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March 12, 2018 at 10:27 PM
Bravo Mike!! Really enjoyed reading .. All the best!!
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March 13, 2018 at 7:17 AM
Thank you so much, Robertina xxoo
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March 7, 2018 at 8:14 AM
Mike this is brilliant--wise but witty--my new fave! Janice
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March 7, 2018 at 9:51 AM
Thank you so much, Janice, I am so glad that you liked it !!! xxoo
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March 5, 2018 at 8:24 PM
Pretty witty, Mike. Well done.
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March 6, 2018 at 8:08 AM
Thank you, Line xxoo
One Avatar
March 5, 2018 at 1:50 PM
Haha... clever..
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March 5, 2018 at 3:22 PM
Thanks Silent One !!
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March 5, 2018 at 12:02 PM
This is very cute and clever. Like Heidi said, Excellent!
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March 5, 2018 at 12:03 PM
Thanks so much, Dale !!!
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March 5, 2018 at 9:26 AM
Excellent Mike! I look forward to reading your poetry :)
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March 5, 2018 at 9:28 AM
Thank you Heidi, as I do yours as well. PS feels like a safe place and it today's world, we really need it XXOO
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March 5, 2018 at 9:08 AM
This is fantastic! I can't believe how creative this is!! Super ending..I had so much fun reading your poem Mike.
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March 5, 2018 at 9:27 AM
Thank you Vijay, I do always appreciate you kind words !!
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March 5, 2018 at 9:05 AM
A fun one, Mike! A thinker this is! Because we are not (some deny) at all stellar...as great minds increase their chances with failure. Love this! A fave!
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March 5, 2018 at 9:27 AM
Thank Kim, I am so happy that you liked it XXOO
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