Shhh

Shhh! be quiet, don't say a word,
Don't think aloud in case you're overheard,
By others passing by
An alien or a foreign spy,
Who is out to catch you,
So be mindful of what you do.
If you keep your opinions to yourself
Guaranteeing better health
And the peace of mind
Of a different kind.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2022

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Leffanta Avatar
May 24, 2022 at 11:12 AM
"Loose lips sink ships" lives!
Hawkins Avatar
May 24, 2022 at 7:58 PM
You would need a lot of Botox to do this!
Meadows Avatar
May 24, 2022 at 12:06 AM
A good poem. Well done.
Hawkins Avatar
May 24, 2022 at 8:02 PM
Thank you, Jeanette. Take care, Shirley
M  Avatar
May 23, 2022 at 9:58 PM
Hey Shirley love this one and it’s so true….you have to pick your battles in life as unnecessary conflict can be incredibly stressful! You have Soup Mail! Debx
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