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Reputation Deputation

I do so enjoy it when my reputation precedes me.
The humbling jest of it all seems to feed me.
I need not worry about delivering much,
My history gives little evidence of such.
If there’s a chance that I’ll be late…
Then figure that I will.
If I’m not, then enjoy the surprise
And call it a frill..
If I forget what I am to remember,
Be not angry,
But to my reputation surrender.
And if I don’t meet your higher expectation..
Smile: It’s all there in my sullied reputation.

funnyintrospectionlight verse

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Jslambert Mister Roboto

Date: 6/21/2011 8:02:00 AM

just what kinda guy are you there buster? who do you think you are!?! Ha CooL DEEE-livery!

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 6/16/2011 2:57:00 PM

Rob, my entry came in 24th out of 27 winners. LOL Don't let the "17th place record" get you down. You know I admire your writing very much. When people judge blindly, every contestant is on equal footing. I think that's how it should be. Maybe you can come up with something for the "ghost" contest Jack Horne and I just posted. Doesn't have to be a new poem and no favoritism will be shown because names are not allowed on poems. Love, Carolyn

Sara Kendrick

Date: 6/16/2011 10:11:00 AM

Interesting work..I guess that you are saying that you are constantly late or not..Thanks for stopping by my work..Your comments are uplifting..Sara

Kabuteng P.Ink K.

Date: 6/16/2011 8:55:00 AM

Smiles as I read this witty write, Robert :D

Constance La France

Date: 6/16/2011 6:44:00 AM

Well done, I so enjoyed reading this poem~~

James Foulk

Date: 6/15/2011 2:01:00 PM

enjoyed this one Robert, well written.

Joe Maverick

Date: 6/15/2011 12:48:00 PM

Enjoyed the way you worked this piece Robert, lightend up my mood (with some truthfull elements, great..

Caroline Cécile Delacroix

Date: 6/15/2011 12:14:00 PM

So very well done, Robert! You bring a smile upon the faces of your readers and this poem is very well rhymed. Thank you for your comments on mine. I do try to write in different forms. It is here on poetrysoup that I have felt encouraged to use different forms. It has happened that when I don't feel satisfied with a write, sometimes a change in form makes it all fall into place. Best wishes, Caroline.

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 6/14/2011 8:42:00 AM

:) Big smiles reading this one, Rob. At least in poetry, you have a shining reputation and always exceed expectations. Just be yourself and don't bother with what others "expect." You rock! (Would love to see Buckwheat cozying up to your computer. Prince just sat by the typewriter because Dad petted him and talked to him a lot.) Love, Carolyn

Carol Sunshine Brown

Date: 6/14/2011 7:51:00 AM

It was a pleasure to read your amazing poetry this morning Robert . Please keep sharing your writing with us. I wish you much inspiration that you may continue with your writing endeavors whatever they may be. Love, Carol