Notes About The Poem

 

8/20/2022

Poetry form:  Lyric

A sauté of unsolicited advice with a dash of fun.  All we're trying to do is get rid of the bitterness and make the rest of the flavors pop.  Yummy!

Unsolicited Advice

Unsolicited advice
against its storm I brace
Showing no fear or shame
as they get up in my face

In other words ...

They tell me to zig
when I'm zagging
"Hurry up man!"
when I'm lagging

"That's not the way
I'd do it!" they opine
"Better listen to me,
get to it!" every time

Hmm, if that's true
then I'll know
just what to do
when I am you!

More precisely ...

When I do what you say
in my own peculiar way
You stand
beaming with pride
taking credit

If I dare to complain
you declare me insane
then expose me to
ridicule on Reddit
(You don't regret it—
there, I've said it!)

Now I had my say
what will you do?
Hopefully MYOB
not misconstrue

"We just told you
the best way to go
You must listen to us
don’t you know?”

Thanks! If that's true
then I'll know
just what to do
when I am you!

As odd as that sounds
it must be true
I'll be doing sooo much better
when I am you!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2022

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George Avatar
September 13, 2022 at 1:31 AM
It is easy to advice others . Some people always appear with 'unsolicited advice'.Such pople are rather annoying.... Enjoyed your poem with a pinch of humor, dear Toney!
Toney Avatar
September 13, 2022 at 9:40 AM
Thank you for your encouraging comment, Valsa. I am guilty as charged when it comes to offering unsolicited advice to my sons through the years. Interestingly, now that I'm getting older my sons have turned the tables on me. I wouldn't have it any other way ;)
Horsman Avatar
September 13, 2022 at 1:26 AM
Interesting, different, and clever, (sounds of real life in there too?)
Toney Avatar
September 13, 2022 at 9:30 AM
Thank you for your nice comment, Harry. Sounds of real life for sure!
Riabi Dziri Avatar
August 30, 2022 at 5:56 AM
Reading the other poetic side of you, Mark is so thrilling! Your advice is so effective as you have chosen to display it in a so humorous impressive poetry! I so much liked and enjoyed the read! Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts and beauties! My deepest regards and blessings.
Toney Avatar
August 30, 2022 at 10:03 AM
Besma, you've made my day! Thank you so much for your generous words of encouragement! I am happy to know that you enjoyed the spirit in which the poem is presented. Best wishes to you and your dear family.
M  Avatar
August 27, 2022 at 5:35 PM
Hi Mark….a great poem cleverly written. Those types of people are awful….so just do it yourself then!! Enjoyed…Debx
Toney Avatar
August 27, 2022 at 7:25 PM
Deb, I’m glad you liked my poem. Thank you for the encouragement!
Dietrich Avatar
August 27, 2022 at 2:40 PM
I love sarcastic poetry and this is a real beauty for that, Mark. Very clever and I am so happy you liked my pearl!
Toney Avatar
August 27, 2022 at 7:23 PM
Thank you, Andrea! I enjoyed “The Pearl” and also appreciate your participation in my 2022 Poetry Marathon.
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