L Milton Hankins Poet Quintain (English)

Speaking Out of Turn

Think twice before speaking out of turn
For your words may interrupt truth,
Indeed, your rudeness will cause to burn
Wiser folks who are long in the tooth
A whisper under their breath, forsooth.

written November 15, 2022

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Caren Krutsinger January 17, 2022 at 3:26 AM I am never careful, but I am often silent. L Milton Hankins January 17, 2022 at 9:14 AM Me too. I love the old saying about "opening your mouth and removing all doubt." I can't remember how it goes. If I don't know anything worth contributing, I listen and learn.