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Warning Labels

Warning Labels

I remember the eighties, common sense and smarts
big hair and jeans were just part of the arts

there was lead in our paint and asbestos on the floor
if you talked back to Mom your butt would get sore

gas was flammable, a little spark could start a flame
if you got burned by your coffee, only you were to blame

we had Ma and Pop shops, and the cassette recorder
there were no warning labels on everything you would order

ineptness has grown, with technology and time
with so many machines, there are fewer hills to climb

there are bumps and bruises on every street corner
a burn or a scrape should not be a foreigner

I don’t think warning labels are the correct tool
we should peel them all off and improve our gene pool

everyone falls, get up and brush yourself off
Let’s bring back common sense and get rid of the scoff

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Jenna Logan

Date: 6/16/2021 11:58:00 AM

hmmm, perhaps people should come with warning labels. You know, something like..."I have an ego" or "I enjoy harrassing people." Good points you've made, Mark.

Mark Koplin
Date: 6/18/2021 5:35:00 AM

Now that's a novel idea. I can think of a few that would benefit. lol

Tom Cunningham

Date: 6/16/2021 2:12:00 AM

Sadly common sense has gone out the window, health and safety is a farce in the workplace, sharing a can with your friends didn't kill you. ( mind you with covid still about that might not be wise lol.) Hope your keeping well Mark. Tom

Mark Koplin
Date: 6/18/2021 5:34:00 AM

Thanks Tom, I am well. I hope your day finds you healthy and happy my friend!

Jan Allison

Date: 6/16/2021 12:21:00 AM

Well said mark, when my hubby was in hospital he was given a pat of butter on the label it said warning may contain milk! Hugs Jan xx

Mark Koplin
Date: 6/18/2021 5:33:00 AM

Some of these labels are just crazy these days.

Kim Merryman

Date: 6/15/2021 6:36:00 PM

Great message, Mark! We definitely need a lot more common sense in this world today. Blessings, Kim M

Mark Koplin
Date: 6/18/2021 5:32:00 AM

Thanks Kim, be well!