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Sarcasm, What Does It Really Mean

There are people who hide behind their sarcasm 
scorning others with their humorous word spasms 
The irony behind it all is that it isn't funny to those 
who have been watered by contempt like a big hose 

I have a neighbor who gibed me for years, so funny 
or so she thought, Ha Ha ! I never did like mockery 
She constantly put me down with snarky contempt    
what I said what I did,  poking fun with sly exempt  

She sneers then scoffs, then adds, I'm just joking 
but it was always to my expense, she didn't think  
Words that are biting, sardonic, cruel,  can hurt  
so I ended up avoiding her and acting very curt 

Some people put others down so they can look good  
listening to her mouthing, I never understood   
How artful people can be  sarcastic but not with kind 
It can end friendships, and kill some peace of mind

So the next time you want to make fun like a King  
think twice, not everyone likes opprobrium loathing
Esteem when you can but don't sprinkle abusive salt  
may this poem turn you to good moments of Gestalt 

For all those of you who  think sarcasm is funny    
I happen to think its hurtful, mean and phony.     

Mystic Rose 
Dec 1, 2021 

   
She still lives in my neighborhood but after thirty years  
still neighbors, but not friends 
I smile and go on my way, that is how it ends.

Copyright © Mystic Rose Rose | Year Posted 2021

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Christopher Flaherty Date: 12/7/2021 2:58:00 PM The very point and definition M.R of a joke is to have a punch line be funny and make someone laugh. If it needs explaining or they have to say i am only joking. If they were even half as smart as they thought they were. They would realize they are in fact neither witty or sarcastic but rather the butt of the joke itself. Try turning the tables on her play her at her own game and send her a Christmas Card saying Login to Reply Christopher Flaherty Date: 12/7/2021 2:59:00 PM We held a meeting and everyone in the Neighborhood agreed you are our favorite and absolutely brilliant and love you With only joking in bold capital letters on the inside. And see if she likes it

Gershon Wolf Date: 12/4/2021 7:27:00 PM Such a delicate line between gentle humor and biting sarcasm... You have highlighted it well. Here's to sincerity, Gershon Login to Reply

Delice Arleen Skelly Date: 12/3/2021 4:46:00 AM If you cannot avoid just smile and walk on...people can be so hurtful...Delice Login to Reply

Jan Allison Date: 12/1/2021 11:53:00 AM Love the quote, adore the poem vie, i agree just smile and walk away from her:-) hugs Jan xx Login to Reply Mystic Rose Rose Date: 12/1/2021 2:53:00 PM Dear Jan, I did walk away, wishing her well. I am cautious with entrusting my time to those who don't seem to be honestly happy for me as I am for them. Thank you for being a good friend, you always were, and always will be :)

Rico Leffanta Date: 12/1/2021 10:49:00 AM Being born without a diplomatic bone in my body, I always admired my late wife's - and my daughter's - diplomacy! The ability to get along well with others appears to be rapidly disappearing from society. . . . Login to Reply Mystic Rose Rose Date: 12/1/2021 2:51:00 PM I know Rico, some find it easier then others, I only wanted to bring awareness to the situation, I've gotten tougher in my old age lol, I don't cry at the drop of a hat anymore, lol, thanks for your kind visit, :)

Victor Buhagiar Date: 12/1/2021 10:05:00 AM There are many people like that. Most probably thy have inferiority complex. You must not hate but do try to evade her. Hugs Login to Reply Mystic Rose Rose Date: 12/1/2021 2:50:00 PM I know that its what its all about, but for my peace of mind I walked away, I wish her well though, and pray for her. Thankyou for your kind visit , Keep well Victor :)

L Milton Hankins Date: 12/1/2021 9:00:00 AM As it should, Mystic Rose Rose. No one needs to live their lives constantly being insulted and bullied by someone else. Those people deserved to be ghosted and left wondering why.... Login to Reply Mystic Rose Rose Date: 12/1/2021 9:47:00 AM As I grow older, I take less B S, I demand the same kind of respect that I show. Thank you for being a loyal supporter, and friend, God bless ;)