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Untamed Tongue

Poison flicks out,
among saccharine promises.

His sugarcoated tongue is tarnish proof.

He holds his tongue.
Where shall he place it?
Idle.
Let it rest.

Give permission to taste encouraging syrupy words.

"Love" is apple pie.
"Wonderful" drips of dark chocolate.
"Sorry "soaks of rich coffee savor.

Do not spew out:
"I hate you!"

Tame speech with righteousness.

Quiet tongues are blessed.

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Audrey Haick

Date: 3/5/2010 1:23:00 PM

Hey Robin, my warm congratulations on your poem being featured on the Soup-this week. I enjoyed! Peace, Love, Audrey

Ernilando Tugaff

Date: 3/3/2010 11:29:00 PM

Very nice poem, it deserves honor. Congrat. Ernilando

Laura Mckenzie

Date: 3/3/2010 12:37:00 PM

Robin~ Congratulations on your featured poem of the week! Laura :0)

Carol Sunshine Brown

Date: 12/23/2009 3:18:00 AM

Congratulations on being a first round survivor Robin and the best to you in the finals. I wish you the best in your writing endeavors in 2010 whatever they may be. Love, Carol

P Sheart

Date: 12/21/2009 9:25:00 AM

Congrats on your poem winning the first round of PS contest!! Very well deserved, enjoyed reading your wonderful poetry. Here’s wishing you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!! May 2010 be your best year ever! Love Light Patty

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 12/20/2009 1:44:00 PM

Congratulations on moving to the next round with this great poem, Robin! Wishing you joy and happiness in the New Year, love, Carolyn

James Fraser

Date: 12/20/2009 11:06:00 AM

Many congratulations on reaching the second round with your fine poem >> James

James Fraser

Date: 12/15/2009 12:47:00 PM

Many congratulations on your poetry being featured on the Soup this week >> James

Anthony Nutter

Date: 12/15/2009 2:28:00 AM

Congratulations on having your poem featured this week. A well deserving honor. A. W. Nutter www.freewebs.com/abcedit

Date: 12/14/2009 5:25:00 PM

Love the message in your last line. Interesting use of imagery. Congratulations on having your poem featured. Best wishes with your writing. Karen

Sue Mason

Date: 12/14/2009 3:49:00 PM

Awesome write here, Robin and a good message for us all ... smile ... great selection to be a feature this week here at the Soup! Congratulations! Hope you have a great holiday and 2010 is a blessed year for you and yours!!

Laura Mckenzie

Date: 12/14/2009 2:56:00 PM

Interesting message Congratulations on your featured [poem! Laura :)

Bryan Bolton

Date: 12/14/2009 11:17:00 AM

Congrats on being featured -loved this poem

Janette Fisher

Date: 12/14/2009 11:02:00 AM

Many congrats on being featured this week. Regds Janette

Carol Sunshine Brown

Date: 12/14/2009 8:13:00 AM

Congratulations on your poetry being featured at PoetrySoup this week Robin. May you have many more features. Love,Carol

Nicole Sharon Brown

Date: 12/14/2009 4:30:00 AM

congrats on being featured this week

Karena Brown

Date: 1/28/2009 5:47:00 AM

I like this one Robin...well deserved win!!! The wisdom is very well placed. I look forward to reading more of your work. Keep doing what you're doing. :-)

Elaine George

Date: 1/13/2009 6:34:00 PM

Like Karen says "MUCH WISDOM IN YOUR WORDS." CONGRATULATIONS! on your win Robin. Lainie

Date: 1/7/2009 4:53:00 PM

So much truth in your words. Congratulations on being chosen as one of the contest winners. I wish you continued success with your writing. Karen

Donna Golden

Date: 1/5/2009 7:28:00 PM

Fantastic! What else can I say that hasn't been said here already? This poem is just full of wisdom, truth, and thought-provoking meat...yet it's so simple. Thanks for sharing, and congratulations on your placing in the contest. Sincerely, Donna G.