Ilene Bauer Poet Rhyme

Up To Snuff

Everything can feel so tough
When someone isn’t up to snuff.
Your best may not be good enough
Although you try and try.

What often happens off the cuff,
As simple as a powder puff,
May suddenly seem raw and rough,
A truth you can’t deny.

So if you’re acting grim and gruff
Because you lack your normal stuff,
You just might not be up to snuff
And that’s the reason why.

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Karen Anglesey September 15, 2013 at 10:59 AM I enjoyed the rhyme and wit in this. Very clever :)

Jon A Cavanaugh September 8, 2013 at 9:38 PM Wow, I love your witty wonderful poems.

Robert Johnson September 3, 2013 at 2:06 PM Acting like it's no big deal when things are all awry. We understand now that it's just something we can't deny. I guess it means that we are human to sometimes not feel right. But I can say from my experiance, oh my goodness, oh GOODNIGHT. Peace. :)

Jack Ellison September 2, 2013 at 6:17 PM Like this one, dear Ilene! I echo what Eileen had to say! More like this please! Big huggs, Jack xoxox

Eileen Manassian September 2, 2013 at 2:47 PM :) I like it, Ilene...No reference to the snuff boxes of old, my dear, eh? ;) Just teasing....I like that you did a rhyme and how your worked all the last lines of this delightful piece! HUGS, MY DEAR!