The Bull

There are no more shackles and no more chains
The muzzle is gone, like Trump’s derailed train
Naptime is over, and this bulldog is up
When will you learn to behave, you silly pup
If you keep poking the dog, he will take a bite
You should be aware he’s not afraid to fight
This growling dog is not your average hound
He patrols day and night, guarding this ground
And doesn’t care if the so-called law was sent
His opinions, like yours, are fetid excrement
I think you two make quite a querulous pair
You both stir the soup pot and blow hot air
You’re not great poets, I’ve seen your best
If you mess with the bull… you know the rest.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2021

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Logan Avatar
October 7, 2021 at 2:59 AM
Ya know, if they could write decent poetry they'd be spending more time doing so instead of complaining about vaccines and the government. Why didn't they write about how their beloved President called the virus a hoax and wanted people to cleanse themselves of it by drinking bleach. Yeah, that was great leadership, and they want to crucify Biden. Glad you're back, Mark.
Koplin Avatar
October 10, 2021 at 6:30 AM
Too many are just praising a mad man and can't see the truth.
Cunningham Avatar
October 7, 2021 at 2:54 AM
Can't believe this is still going on, other sites are policed properly and offenders kicked off the site, admin needs to get a grip. Tom
Vaso Avatar
October 6, 2021 at 9:13 PM
What can I say I just pressed the "Golden Buzzer" :)
Koplin Avatar
October 10, 2021 at 6:29 AM
Thanks brother!
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October 6, 2021 at 2:53 PM
Your right it's not poetry Mark, it's just blind hateful insults, from the comfort of the living room, with nothing else to offer as usual, wrestlemania has more credibility, another barnstormer, and I fully enjoyed the message, cheers David
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October 7, 2021 at 12:43 AM
I think it is the same ones we are taking about Milton,
Hankins Avatar
October 6, 2021 at 8:05 PM
Mark, I'm so saddened that you are experiencing this kind of behavior. Having just come through some bulls**t myself (along with three others) I'm wondering if your nemeses are the same as ours, but I don't think so. I don't think I've gotten any "snotty comments" lately...at least directly. Oh, well...we stand with you!
Koplin Avatar
October 6, 2021 at 3:56 PM
I’m sure there are those that won’t like this one a bit. If it is acceptable for them to act like trolls and idiots then it should be acceptable for me to point it out. Thanks David!
Hankins Avatar
October 6, 2021 at 1:38 PM
Fine couplets, my friend. I enjoyed your poem immensely. I'm not afraid to stir soup pot now and then and I don't consider it a negative thing to do, but I strongly refrain from blowing "hot air," (chuckling) as much as possible! Good writing, Mark.
Koplin Avatar
October 6, 2021 at 2:13 PM
Thanks Milt, the two blowhards I’m referring to blow a lot of hot air
Allison Avatar
October 6, 2021 at 12:55 PM
ha ha ha love it Mark, I'm so glad the bulldog is back snapping at their heels , love the line about fetid excrement lol:-) hugs Jan xx
Koplin Avatar
October 6, 2021 at 2:49 PM
Lol
Kavanagh  Avatar
October 6, 2021 at 2:37 PM
You would love that line Jan lol
Koplin Avatar
October 6, 2021 at 2:11 PM
These two fools like stumbling around on our stoops leaving snotty comments. I’m thinking a lot of people are sick of it. Thanks Jan!
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