Petty People

Petty people lurking, preying on us all
Watching, waiting for someone good to fall
Staying out of sight, but never very far
Thinking they can influence feelings left ajar
Standing tall and strong, never showing fear
Maybe the best reply is to grin from ear to ear
Petty people lurking, hiding who they really are
I won't let them bring me down or leave me with a scar
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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Ayala Avatar
September 4, 2014 at 2:41 PM
Love it - excellent write! Welcome to PoetrySoup. Kika
Eastman Avatar
September 3, 2014 at 12:53 PM
A very interesting write.
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September 3, 2014 at 10:39 AM
Hi Cheryl, i like this very much, A nice warm WELCOME to poetry soup. I hope you enjoy the community. You'll find many friendly poets, who are ready to support and give positive feedback. I want to be the first to invite you on over, to the contest page. I OFFER MY CONTEST, in hopes it inspires you to write another poem. I'm looking forward to following you and your poetry:) Here's the link to the contest page. http://www.poetrysoup.com/poetry_contests/ <---~Take Care!! From: your new poet friend @-> LINDA <-@
Posey Avatar
September 2, 2014 at 10:04 PM
It's nice to get something off your chest and create a fine verse ..... Great writing.... Welcome to PSoup..... Jake
A  Avatar
September 2, 2014 at 6:27 PM
Cheryl, Stopping by with a nice, sweet Welcome to Poetry Soup. I will get much delight, in reading and in time become familiar with your verse. As for now, I will greet you with the same smile, others passed, when I first join the soup 4 years ago. I wish you the best when it comes to your compositions. I hope you get to meet all the nice poets around here. Starting with me. SKAT :-) Please drop a hello and tell me a little about yourself if you wish. I would like to be your newest poetry soup "FRIEND" Hugs* SKAT
Corbin Avatar
September 2, 2014 at 12:09 PM
Good for you, Cheryl. It's amazing how these people suddenly got a voice on the internet, and twitter, etc. It's so sad how much damage can be done. Excellent write. Jim
Sheridan Avatar
September 2, 2014 at 12:21 PM
Thank you!
Sietesantos Avatar
September 2, 2014 at 11:57 AM
Hi Cheryl, so many truths exposed in this deep powerful piece. I share your sentiments exactly on the subject! Well done, my friend!A warm welcome to PoetrySoup and happy writings! Pandita
Sheridan Avatar
September 2, 2014 at 12:21 PM
Thank you!
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