Larry Belt Poet Rhyme

What Did You Say?

When you have nothing good to say
Why say anything at all
Why not choose to be silent
Instead of making them feel small

If you can't say something helpful
Would you please just button your lip
Try to say something thoughtful
Instead of shooting from the hip

Plead the fifth amendment
Don't give up your right
Grit your teeth and hush for a while
And close your mouth real tight

Act like you didn't hear them
Or maybe just look away
Just tell them that your hearing aid died
Instead of, "what did you say"

Try to be kind to everyone you meet
Without ever asking why
Just because they might be rude
Doesn't mean you have to reply

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Doris Culverhouse March 12, 2010 at 4:40 PM good advice--hard to swallow sometimes.(those words that pop out and butcher our family/friends) nice reminder though

Allie Lusha March 12, 2010 at 4:32 PM So simply true...lovely advice...Allie

Royal Trevino March 12, 2010 at 2:16 PM hah... very true... if you ain't got nothing good to say don't say nothing at all... neat and creative poem:)