Restrain

To restrain your anger is quite a challenging chore When you're being mistreated in a way you abhor If someone confronts you with a rude attitude Chill. Stay cool. It's better than starting a feud When a big mouth bully starts rattling your cage Harness your temper without flying into a rage Don't do anything that would make you lose control Irritation's not worth the risk of damning your soul Being patient will help you to keep your composure Intimidating people should be kept in an enclosure Stifle the inclination to launch a rampaging attack Repress your tongue when they start talking smack Be steadfast by not allowing them to pick a fight Even when they lie about you with a nasty backbite Button you lip, get a grip, and take the high road Laugh at those trolls who like to taunt and goad People who pick on others have a demented mind They think they're cool, but are deaf, dumb and blind Don't speak to them. A waste of time, talking to fools who have the perverse disposition of stubborn mules October 6, 2021 "R" Contest, New or Old Sponsored by Constance La France

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Joanna Daniel

Date: 10/10/2021 11:06:00 PM

Great restraint shown through your words, Jenna, congratulations on your win:)

Jenna Logan
Date: 10/11/2021 2:23:00 AM

Thanks a bunch, Jo.

Mark Koplin

Date: 10/8/2021 8:08:00 AM

I have two cheeks I'll turn for the trolls and they are not on my face. Great Job Jenna!

Jenna Logan
Date: 10/8/2021 8:39:00 AM

lol Those are the only two cheeks that they deserve.

Alexis Y.

Date: 10/7/2021 4:09:00 PM

Wow! Jenna, I agree with the overall message of this well-written write. One doesn't have to stoop down to a bully or troll's level. If they want to continue to lash out in hate, so be it. It's hard to restrain yourself in situations as you described, but it's worth it—congratulations on a well-deserved win. Have a great day:-) Alexis

Jenna Logan
Date: 10/8/2021 6:32:00 AM

Hi Alexis, and thank you very much for your excellent thoughts.

Jan Allison

Date: 10/7/2021 1:21:00 PM

Dropping back with many congratulations on your win Jenna:-) hugs Jan xx

Jenna Logan
Date: 10/7/2021 2:22:00 PM

Thanks so much, Jan.

L Milton Hankins

Date: 10/7/2021 9:45:00 AM

Wow, there is so much in this poem that I need to take to heart. I loved the first stanza, could surely retlate, but too often I reach the point of no return and lash back. This is a good poem with solid advice, Jenna.

Jenna Logan
Date: 10/7/2021 2:21:00 PM

It's very difficult to keep ignoring rude people, and those who taunt and bully, and we only have two cheeks. Thanks, Milt.

Christuraj Alex

Date: 10/7/2021 9:38:00 AM

Wonderful poem with perfect rhyming. The four lines are really a summary and great advice. Congratulations!

Jenna Logan
Date: 10/7/2021 2:20:00 PM

I'm happy you enjoyed it. Thanks, Chris.

Malabika Ray Choudhury

Date: 10/7/2021 9:23:00 AM

Congratulations on your top win, Jenna. A wise and thoughtful advice! Restraint saves a lot of feud and heart aches. BW~ Mala

Jenna Logan
Date: 10/7/2021 2:20:00 PM

Thanks so much, Mala.

Constance La France

Date: 10/7/2021 7:49:00 AM

Jenna, congratulations on your win in my "R" contest with this thought provoking poem, so well done ~ love and serenity _Constance

Jenna Logan
Date: 10/7/2021 2:19:00 PM

Thanks so much for liking it enough to be on your winning list, Constance.

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 10/6/2021 11:00:00 PM

That is a good advice. Never start a feud. Lovely contribution to the contest. Best for a win.

Jenna Logan
Date: 10/7/2021 1:53:00 PM

I wouldn't want to start one, but I'd finish one. Thank you.

Arthur Vaso

Date: 10/6/2021 8:39:00 PM

Loving it!

Jenna Logan
Date: 10/7/2021 1:53:00 PM

Thanks, Arthur.

Jan Allison

Date: 10/6/2021 4:26:00 PM

wtg wise words indeed Jenna and I for one won't let the trolls and bullies get to me ever again , hugs Jan xx

Jenna Logan
Date: 10/11/2021 2:22:00 AM

Thank you. They are deficient in many ways.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 10/7/2021 9:46:00 AM

I wish I could say that, Jan, but I'm sure I'll boil over from time to time. Sometimes I just can't take any more!