Mind Your Language

Please mind your language when you speak to me
Don't dare to cross my clear set boundary
This life is hard enough without word wars
So speak with good intent and don't leave scars

I do not have the time for guess work, dear
Make motive clear, your conversation steer
to truthful words, for they are sure to find
a deep connection that our souls will bind

I do not care for feigned affinity,
so mind your language when you speak to me
Covert sarcasm does not have a place
If that's your way, in my life there's no space

Address me in the way I speak to you
No more, no less is what you need to do
I need to see if you are friend or foe
A play on words just makes it hard to know

Don't show me disrespect, or I will leave
Won't wait to see what you have up your sleeve
So speak up clearly, not with dark pretense,
for if you do, you'll get your recompense

Please use your words to heal and not to harm
This type of speech enraptures with its charm
Acknowledge good and cover up the bad
This type of conversation makes one glad.
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Loving Iii Avatar
April 27, 2026 at 6:46 PM
One of the places I go needs this speech. I doubt if it will make any difference. I'm out numbered. But when its my turn to speak, I turn on my poetry in metaphores., I get a lot of respect this way. But every so often a word slips out. But I am of the breed that see's it as very unlady like.
Callus Avatar
August 21, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Hiding behind play on words, beating round the bush, or playing hard to please does not go down well with those who want to know where they stand, especially where relationships and friendship are concerned. 'Mind your language' is definitely a title one should heed! ~ Congratulations on p.o.t.d. award dear Eileen; truly merited. ~ Regards & Hugs // paul
Dietrich Avatar
August 20, 2025 at 12:11 PM
I can see how this got POTD. big congrats to you, Eileen. So well done
Loving Iii Avatar
August 11, 2025 at 5:45 PM
I see this after a bad argument. Just remember don't take problems to bed, or you will wake up with them. Remember Every rose has it's thorns And every night has it's dawn.
Godwin Avatar
August 9, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Are you a Sag? This seems to be a fire sign or Scorpio person speaking. As a Libra, I'd really have to be at the end of diplomatic attempts before I could flat out lay it down like this. LOVE it - can't and won't so don't! Well written and no holds barred, how great your poem does verbally spar! Write on! Poetry hugs ... CayCay
Lamoureux Avatar
August 8, 2025 at 12:19 PM
This piece has received a lot of well deserved attention.
Manassian Avatar
August 8, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Thank you for visiting again. I appreciate the attention you give. :)
Hind Avatar
August 7, 2025 at 10:26 PM
Here to congratulate you on POTD! Sorry it's belated- I do not come online everyday. Hugs!!
Manassian Avatar
August 8, 2025 at 9:57 AM
Thank you, dear. I'm honoured that you'd pass by. :)
Richards Avatar
August 5, 2025 at 8:18 PM
A very timely POD, Eileen - congratulations. Yes, to speak plainly, is good advice. Hope you are well.
Manassian Avatar
August 6, 2025 at 1:59 AM
Thank you, dear. I'm glad you liked it.
Goldsmith Avatar
August 5, 2025 at 9:34 AM
Sorry, I took yesterday off. Congratulations on your win. I enjoyed reading your wonderful POTD write. Have a blessed day with your win...........
Manassian Avatar
August 6, 2025 at 2:03 AM
Thank you, Paula. I'm glad this appealed to you. Blessings.
Ray Choudhury Avatar
August 4, 2025 at 4:53 PM
Congratulations, Eileen, on your well-deserved POTD. Great advice penned in a beautiful Quatrain.
Manassian Avatar
August 6, 2025 at 2:04 AM
Thank you. I had written this poem a few weeks back, but needed to do some editing on it. I found the chance recently and I'm so happy that it resonated with many, including you. Blessings
Rodrigues Avatar
August 4, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Congrats on POTD, Eileen! … I do not have the time for guess work, dear Make motive clear… I need to see if you are friend or foe A play on words just makes it hard to know
Manassian Avatar
August 6, 2025 at 2:09 AM
I'm glad these lines stood out to you, Kim. I'm a pretty straightforward person. Some have called me too honest, but at least people know where they stand with me. I appreciate the time you took to read and comment.
Alhemaidy Avatar
August 4, 2025 at 12:08 PM
Congratulations on p.o.t.d dear lovely sweet Eileen!
Manassian Avatar
August 6, 2025 at 6:30 AM
Thank you for visiting this poem twice! Kind of you :)
Nicole Avatar
August 4, 2025 at 11:39 AM
' This life is hard enough without word wars. ' So true, Eileen. And this thought holds truth as well. ' Please use your words to heal and not to harm. ' In poetry, it's a two sided coin. Don't write anything out of the way about someone, or, make a colorful comment about another person either. ' Speak with good intent. ' That's the way it should be. Thinking of what Thumper says in Bambi. It fits here. You have such a wonderful heart, my dear friend. May kindness surround you, today and always. Congratulations on Poem of the Day. Hugs, Brandy
Manassian Avatar
August 6, 2025 at 6:33 AM
You have a tender and kind heart, dear. Please never change. Thank you for this lovely comment on my page. Blessings.
Hamilton Avatar
August 4, 2025 at 11:13 AM
Congrats Eileen nice to see your fine work rewarded with potd. Glad to see you posting again.
Manassian Avatar
August 6, 2025 at 6:40 AM
Thanks ever so much! I appreciate your kind comment. :)
Buhagiar Avatar
August 4, 2025 at 8:35 AM
Congratulations for your POTD. Well written poem. Good lesson for all.
Manassian Avatar
August 6, 2025 at 6:41 AM
Thanks, Victor. Your comment brings me joy.
Anaya Avatar
August 4, 2025 at 8:27 AM
Excellente` let's pray they get this most necessary awareness of the importance of civility and decorum in discourse. An age old issue dear Eileen. Beautiful poet. fav. is "you'll get your recompense" wise words for wicked tongues. Congratulations on well-deserved (quatrain's) POTD! Have a wonderful trip! Cyprus wow :) __Anaya
Manassian Avatar
August 6, 2025 at 6:47 AM
Thank you for your visit to my poem. It's a lesson for all. I even need to be careful because I'm guilty at times of venting my frustration in writing. Hope all is well with you. Greetings from Cyprus.
Gifford Avatar
August 4, 2025 at 7:19 AM
Hello Eileen, congratulations on winning POTD with your beautifully written poem. Have a wonderful time on your trip and as you celebrate your win.
Manassian Avatar
August 7, 2025 at 1:51 AM
Thank you for your kind comment. I'm relaxing here and trying to catch up with all the comments. Blessings.
Manassian Avatar
August 4, 2025 at 5:29 AM
Thank you all for your kind comments. I appreciate it so much. I can't respond to any right now as I will be leaving to the airport in a few hours. I am going to see my daughter in Cyprus. I'll get to you all tomorrow. Blessings.
Williams Avatar
August 4, 2025 at 4:44 AM
Congratulations on your POTD Eileen...Hugs
Manassian Avatar
August 7, 2025 at 1:52 AM
Thank you, Maria. Much appreciated. :)
Rodgers Avatar
August 4, 2025 at 4:26 AM
Dear Eileen, some people need to hear this message in the clarity that you present in your outstanding poem. Congratulations on POTD! Blessings, My Dear Eileen, Daniel
Manassian Avatar
August 7, 2025 at 6:14 AM
Thank you for your visit. I appreciate your kind words and the fact that you joined in the celebrations. :)
Seeker Avatar
August 4, 2025 at 4:19 AM
Way to be, simple, bold, authentic and straightforward. Congratulations on POTD, Eileen
Manassian Avatar
August 7, 2025 at 6:15 AM
Thank you. My poems are usually not layered. They aren't hard to decipher. Just the way my brain works. Thank you for your visit. Blessings
M  Avatar
August 4, 2025 at 4:00 AM
Congratulations on POTD Eileen….a clear, precise and much needed message my friend! Debx
Manassian Avatar
August 7, 2025 at 6:19 AM
Thank you for visiting and commenting, dear. I appreciate it. :)
Kitchin Avatar
August 4, 2025 at 2:49 AM
Eileen, a great poem and message. Congratulations on POTD.
Manassian Avatar
August 7, 2025 at 6:22 AM
Thank you for joining in congratulating me. Very kind of you. Blessings.
Etgen-Baker Avatar
August 4, 2025 at 2:46 AM
Your poem reminds me of what my mom always said, "Words have power, use them wisely." Well done & congrats on POTD!
Manassian Avatar
August 7, 2025 at 6:27 AM
You're mom was a smart woman. Wish we'd all listen to her advice. Thanks for visiting and leaving a comment.
Edmonds  Avatar
August 4, 2025 at 2:09 AM
Well said Eileen, congratulations on receiving the honour of poem of the day… Beryl
Manassian Avatar
August 7, 2025 at 6:30 AM
Thank you for taking the time to read and comment. Blessings
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