Angela Crabtree Poet Rhyme

Taught Nought

I was taught to be friendly
to speak when spoken to
not to treat people densely
that's what you're supposed to do

People don't do that often
they act as if you're not there
or words they need to soften
it's burdensome for one to bare

Maybe things are not the same
as they used to be
for to reciprocate would aim 
what they prefer to flee

I'll continue talking when it's brought
to the attention of someone's ear
for they were taught nought
and need to acknowledge and adhere

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Caren Krutsinger October 23, 2020 at 4:29 PM I understand this poem more than I ever could have before March 12th, 2020 when the world shut down in my area. Thank you for this timely missive. Angela Crabtree October 23, 2020 at 7:47 PM Thank you. Just something on my mind :)

Lindsay Laurie October 22, 2020 at 5:00 PM Hello Angela … unfortunately with social media, many have been inclusive and forget how important it is to socialise. I hope it’s just a phase or the future will come down to nought - thanks Angela - Lindsay Angela Crabtree October 22, 2020 at 6:55 PM Thank you, Lindsay. I really appreciate you reading and commenting :)

Gershon Wolf October 20, 2020 at 5:04 PM Can you imagine -- Some of them don't even cross at corners! lol. ~ Mr. Manners Angela Crabtree October 20, 2020 at 6:26 PM lol

Victor Buhagiar October 20, 2020 at 2:07 PM Man's behaviour. Not much to better times though with this virus, there seems an improvement. ~~ Angela Crabtree October 20, 2020 at 6:24 PM Thanks Victor. Maybe it will get a little better after all of this over :)

John Watt October 20, 2020 at 1:53 PM Manners and consideration of others are not what they once were. Wise words, Angie ~ John Angela Crabtree October 20, 2020 at 6:22 PM Thanks John. I really appreciate you reading and commenting :)

Elaine George October 20, 2020 at 11:35 AM Yes! Times are changing and I wonder where it is leading. Much to reflect on here in this poem, dear Angela. Angela Crabtree October 20, 2020 at 1:10 PM Thank you, Elaine. It really bugs me the way some people behave :)

Vijay Pandit October 20, 2020 at 10:53 AM You were taught well. There is a bit of gloom from time to time--but I bet they smile when they see your smile-- after you have passed by. Angela Crabtree October 20, 2020 at 1:10 PM :)

Tom Cunningham October 20, 2020 at 10:48 AM Sadly its a sign of the times, people obsessed with their phones and its like you're an inconvenience to their digital world. Bring back the old days when folks actually acknowledged you. Tom Angela Crabtree October 20, 2020 at 1:11 PM Thank you, Tom. Yes! Bring back the old days :)