Robin Maughan Poet Free verse

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 March 5, 2010 at 1:23 PM Hey Robin, my warm congratulations on your poem being featured on the Soup-this week. I enjoyed! Peace, Love, Audrey

Ernilando Tugaff March 3, 2010 at 11:29 PM Very nice poem, it deserves honor. Congrat. Ernilando

Laura Mckenzie March 3, 2010 at 12:37 PM Robin~ Congratulations on your featured poem of the week! Laura :0)

Carol Sunshine Brown December 23, 2009 at 3:18 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 December 21, 2009 at 9:25 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 December 20, 2009 at 1:44 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 December 20, 2009 at 11:06 AM Many congratulations on reaching the second round with your fine poem >> James

James Fraser December 15, 2009 at 12:47 PM Many congratulations on your poetry being featured on the Soup this week >> James

Anthony Nutter December 15, 2009 at 2:28 AM Congratulations on having your poem featured this week. A well deserving honor. A. W. Nutter www.freewebs.com/abcedit

December 14, 2009 at 5:25 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 December 14, 2009 at 3:49 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 December 14, 2009 at 2:56 PM Interesting message Congratulations on your featured [poem! Laura :)

Bryan Bolton December 14, 2009 at 11:17 AM Congrats on being featured -loved this poem

Janette Fisher December 14, 2009 at 11:02 AM Many congrats on being featured this week. Regds Janette

Carol Sunshine Brown December 14, 2009 at 8:13 AM Congratulations on your poetry being featured at PoetrySoup this week Robin. May you have many more features. Love,Carol

Nicole Sharon Brown December 14, 2009 at 4:30 AM congrats on being featured this week

Karena Brown January 28, 2009 at 5:47 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 January 13, 2009 at 6:34 PM Like Karen says "MUCH WISDOM IN YOUR WORDS." CONGRATULATIONS! on your win Robin. Lainie

January 7, 2009 at 4:53 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 January 5, 2009 at 7:28 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.

Vince Suzadail Jr. January 5, 2009 at 6:37 AM Congratulations Robin on the featuring of "Untamed Tongue." Vince

Carol Sunshine Brown January 5, 2009 at 4:54 AM Congratulations on being a finalist and having your poetry featured Robin. Love Carol

John Heck January 4, 2009 at 4:53 PM Dear Robin - Congratulations on your WIN in the contest! This is a splendid write! Peace always, John

Michael Jordan January 4, 2009 at 10:06 AM Robin - Seems to me like a double congratulations is in order – A Finalist and a featured poem – Great Job – God Bless, MJ

Sharon Winter January 4, 2009 at 6:37 AM Congratulations on your win in the PS contest! Love, Shar

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