Toxic

The tall poppy syndrome
Tells of those with one aim
To bring achievers down.
Those under achievers
Too lazy to compete,
This an abyss of shame
Transported far and wide.

 © Harry J Horsman 2021
Copyright © | Year Posted 2021

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Rose Avatar
May 6, 2021 at 7:25 AM
Direct and precise , brought forward with eloquence and ease. You are a true master of these arts ! Nicely written Darrell
Rose  Avatar
April 30, 2021 at 12:26 PM
totally cool, I love it, Harry. :)
Merryman Avatar
April 29, 2021 at 7:48 PM
Harry, I found this to be a creative depiction of "toxic"! Well done! Congrats on your win in my contest! Blessings, Kim M
Ricci Avatar
April 28, 2021 at 7:58 AM
Hello harry. Yes, it has been ages. I turned to your entry because of the title. Contest or no contest your words stand on their own with the reader having understanding. Nice work and wonderful to turn to your page once again. May this day find you well. Best wishes with the contest also.
Roper Avatar
April 27, 2021 at 7:57 PM
Great Pleiades, Harry, congratulations on your win. Hugs Eve
Dietrich Avatar
April 27, 2021 at 3:12 PM
wow, I like how you did this. Original, Harry.
Ball Avatar
April 27, 2021 at 1:58 PM
Oh well done Harry. You didn't just link together some well thought out words but imparted a message as well. Excellent job. Hope it's a winner. God Bless, JB
Lamoureux Avatar
April 26, 2021 at 11:14 PM
Yes it is wise to avoid such people. All the best in the contest Harry. Always enjoyable to read your Poems Harry. Thanks as well for your visit and thoughtful comment.
Buehler Avatar
April 26, 2021 at 3:56 PM
The sad truth is that some people are too toxic to be around. Being that self absorbed is never a good idea. This is a marvelous entry, Harry. Good luck! :D
Hankins Avatar
April 26, 2021 at 10:26 AM
Yeah, Harry, I try to avoid toxic people like the plague. Those are the kind of people I don't need in my life. Thanks for your poem, a fine contender I think.
Buhagiar Avatar
April 26, 2021 at 10:17 AM
So many people to evade these days. You wrote a splendid Pleiades. Well done.
Y. Avatar
April 26, 2021 at 5:30 AM
WoW! Harry, You used the letter T and composed a good contender for the contest. I try to steer clear of such people. Best wishes in the contest. Have a great day:-) Alexis
Kendrick Avatar
April 26, 2021 at 5:02 AM
Reads like a good contender to me. Way to go. People who are always pulling down others are not very likable people. One should be comfortable in one's own skin. Your visits to my page with such descriptive and expressive comment are so reassuring. Sara
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