Thorn In My Side

That man is definitely a thorn in my side,
My anger I find I cannot hide,
It just takes the sight of him then,
To weasel himself under my skin.

I have no choice,
But to be irritated by the sound of his voice,
That loves to hear himself speak, speak, speak,
Asylum from him is what I seek.

The sight of him gives me a rash,
I see him coming I want to dash,
Away from him as quick as I can,
He is the world’s most aggravating man.

I try to turn the other cheek,
To find peace and be meek,
And complete my work and go home,
But his ego won’t leave me alone.

I am mad he has this effect on me,
I actually feel sorry for him you see,
Because what makes him such a jerk,
Is he has no life just misery here at work. 

Sometimes in life some people just don’t mix,
A thing that you just can’t fix,
It is something subconscious that isn’t right
That grinds your teeth and wants to fight.

King-Size Bull Crap Poetry Contest
Sponsored by: Charles Messina
12/20/21
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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Allison Avatar
January 19, 2022 at 3:48 PM
you made me smile Timothy! think we have all met someone like this, congrats on your win:-) hugs Jan xx
Mcguire Avatar
January 19, 2022 at 11:21 PM
You are right so Jan, thank you
Alex Avatar
January 18, 2022 at 9:31 PM
Attractive title. Very beautiful narration. Congratulations!
Mcguire Avatar
January 18, 2022 at 10:14 PM
Thank you Christuraj!
Messina Avatar
January 18, 2022 at 4:41 PM
LOL, Love this, Tim. Indeed, we all know of someone who is a thorn in our sides. I personally know a few. Great write! Congratulations on your win! Charlie
Mcguire Avatar
January 18, 2022 at 7:20 PM
Thank you Charlie, the best to you and yours!
Awtry Avatar
January 18, 2022 at 11:03 AM
This made me laugh, especially about the sight of him giving you a rash!
Mcguire Avatar
January 18, 2022 at 3:38 PM
We all know one! Thanks P.S.
Gauthier Avatar
July 7, 2018 at 7:23 PM
The joys of work life. Retirement sounds so good against all the blabbing.
Mcguire Avatar
July 9, 2018 at 5:37 PM
Your are right. I wonder if I annoy anyone at work, probably do.
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