My Biggest Pet Peeves

I truly loathe it when friends
keep their cell phones on when they are with me.
“I have to take this,”they say.
Why? Aren’t I important enough to pay attention to?

I also dislike it when people interrupt.
When it is finally my turn at the cashier
And some bully comes from the back
and demands their attention and they say
“Excuse me “and pay attention to the bully.
I guess they don’t want my business anymore.
I have other pet peeves.
A big one….
When a teacher lets an out-of-control child
take the rest of the class hostage, and all
teaching stops.

Worst pet peeve – when the teacher finally gives her power away
Sending the bully child to the office and the
principal sends him back in five seconds, and the
real attention seeking begins.

I guess my biggest pet peeves are bullies 
and disrespect.
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Wolf Avatar
July 12, 2022 at 7:06 PM
My biggest pet peeve -- cats who act like dogs and vice versa. lol.
Krutsinger Avatar
July 12, 2022 at 11:47 PM
That could be entertaining.
Hankins Avatar
July 11, 2022 at 11:24 AM
As they should be, Caren. Mine, too. Hmmm...in case you forgot all about it, you have a contest to judge. I know you have many more important things to think about, really.
Krutsinger Avatar
July 11, 2022 at 11:38 AM
I did forget it Hank and I thank you greatly!
Goldsmith Avatar
July 11, 2022 at 8:42 AM
I love your "My Biggest Pet Peeves'" write. You nailed it. I bet you could do a part 2. Have a blessed day writing way..................
Krutsinger Avatar
July 11, 2022 at 11:39 AM
Thank you - not sure that I could because these are the only two I had.
Foster Avatar
July 11, 2022 at 8:05 AM
I agree, but your poem could be a lot longer, as I know a few more... if you know what I mean... Great writing as always... Well done my friend, God bless your day. Ann
Krutsinger Avatar
July 11, 2022 at 11:39 AM
Thank you Ann
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