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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