Poisonous People

Those who have a critical spirit are like poison ivy…

        contact with them allows their poison to spread.
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Gondolf Avatar
September 17, 2021 at 10:31 AM
Nobody like the irritation that poison ivy creates, your words speak the truth, Jenna. Hope all is well in your world. Hugs, John
Logan Avatar
September 17, 2021 at 10:47 AM
I’m a refugee for another week or so, John. Thanks for reading me, as well as for your concern.
Allison Avatar
September 16, 2021 at 6:48 PM
definitely needs weeding out and avoiding :-( hugs jan xx
Logan Avatar
September 17, 2021 at 10:46 AM
Do you have a weed be gone recipe for rude poets? Lol thanks, Jan.
Won Avatar
September 16, 2021 at 10:50 AM
I had to go back and read this multiple times. Well done :)
Logan Avatar
September 16, 2021 at 11:41 AM
Thank you for doing so, Avery. I appreciate your time and comments.
Cunningham Avatar
September 16, 2021 at 10:14 AM
So true Jenna, to be avoided like the plague. Tom
Logan Avatar
September 16, 2021 at 11:40 AM
Yes, Tom. Those who throw dirt lose ground. lol Thanks for stopping by. It's been a while since I've been able to post anything.
Conn Avatar
September 16, 2021 at 8:41 AM
Hypocrisy blossoms most often in the shades.
Logan Avatar
September 16, 2021 at 9:04 AM
That certainly seems to be true. Thanks so much, Chris.
Buhagiar Avatar
September 16, 2021 at 8:21 AM
Touch a poison ivy and o boy, you'll feel the pain. Lovely monoku.
Logan Avatar
September 16, 2021 at 8:37 AM
I’ve never been sensitive to the vine and Won’t allow toxic people to make me itch. Thanks, Victor.
Hankins Avatar
September 16, 2021 at 8:20 AM
Ah, Jenna, this is soooo true. I call them "toxic folks," and I try to avoid them as much as possible.
Logan Avatar
September 16, 2021 at 8:33 AM
That’s good advice, Milt. Thanks for the read.
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