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Vicious Attacks In the Guise of Humor

Vicious Attacks in the Guise of Humor By Elton Camp “Where’s your sense of humor? I was just joking.” This comes from a man that I’d like to be choking People who get a laugh at someone else’s expense Makes me wish that either I, or they, were far hence Because such teasing comes from family or “friend,” The outraged victim is not supposed himself to defend The truly clueless continue such foolish talk to relate After being seriously warned, “That I don’t appreciate.” Those comments that one’s appearance or traits ridicule Really show that the speaker is mostly an ignorant mule Personally, I have decided that I will not take it anymore “Don’t talk to me like that, you idiot. I’ve told you before.”

Copyright © | Year Posted 2011




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Date: 3/28/2011 8:18:00 AM
Enjoyed reading your wonderful poetry this morning Elton. May you have a beautiful week of good health, love and baskets overflowing with inspiration. Love, Carol
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Date: 3/27/2011 4:12:00 PM
Elton, Humor to to one Is anger not spoken If they can not see the fun Leave them to stew And percive their folly A poet or the run is always fun Creativity is a mix of angst, Frustration and expresion, and fun... that is how I concived my son. rlm Nice write my friend!
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Date: 3/27/2011 3:26:00 PM
If I took everything my sister said to me seriously, I'd have no self esteem left, Elton. The rest of the family is quite witty though and they don't make jokes that hurt us. Some of the "slams" that were once popular on the Soup really seemed like "vicious attacks in the guise of humor." So glad most of that has stopped. Insightful poem, Elton. Love, Carolyn
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