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Sourpuss People

Sourpuss People

Sourpuss people are the opposite of sweet
And can turn a sunny day into mincemeat.
Their smiles are forced and bitterly insincere,
Revealing no sense of humour or good cheer.

They sneer and wink and chatter behind your back
And rain on your parade every chance they get,
Complaining and griping about this and that
While arguing with nothing good to extract.

Their cold hearts are mean because they seek power
And bully others like they’re chopped liver.
And though it’s wrong to get mad and retaliate,
Sometimes lines are drawn when there’s no other way.

   It’s incorrect behaviour to fight with them
   Because others might not see the difference.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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De Beaulieu Avatar
November 13, 2018 at 6:46 PM
Hello Denis, I totally agree with you. Have a nice evening my friend.
De Beaulieu Avatar
November 17, 2018 at 9:25 PM
Denis you are so welcomed. I am glad it helps.
Spilchuk Avatar
November 14, 2018 at 8:48 PM
I sincerely appreciate you having read the poem and leaving an encouraging comment. Thank you.
Allison Avatar
October 15, 2018 at 1:54 AM
Powerful words Dennis I can relate on many levels:-( hugs Jan x
Spilchuk Avatar
October 15, 2018 at 2:05 PM
Thank you very much for commenting and I am glad you can relate to the poem.
Roper Avatar
October 14, 2018 at 11:01 PM
I like your write, Dennis, and it is hard to put a 2cent comment in... like the norman Rockwell painting you picked for the sonnet
Spilchuk Avatar
October 15, 2018 at 2:09 PM
Norman Rockwell paintings are loved and enduring. Thank you for taking the time to comment. It is appreciated.
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