John Lawless Poet List

What Do You Have To Teach Me Today

Lesson 1.
	What do you have to teach me today?
	For I have learned much from “teaching” my “children”.

Lesson 2.
	I will not always give you what you want.

Lesson 3.
	You will not always appreciate what I give you.

Lesson 4.
	I will teach you to spit and swear.
	For each has its place and should be done properly.

Lesson 5.
	Language is an art form.  Words are tonal paint brushes.

Lesson 6
	You look just like yourself!!!!!
	Don’t let them pin Uncle Harry’s nose on you.

Lesson 7.
	Dining advice….fingers were made before forks.

Lesson 8.
	Listen to Dad(Papa).  He’ll tell you some strange things.
	The wisdom of his words will come to you as you mature.

Lesson 9.
	Don’t pull the cats tail.
	
Lesson 10.
	Everyone has something to teach you.
	Not all of it is worth learning.
	You’ll figure it out.

Lesson 11.
	Friendship is a welcome mat.
	
Lesson 12.
	When in doubt….
			     GO ASK YOUR MOTHER!!


©2/12/2023

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Ann Peck February 12, 2023 at 4:23 PM Good lessons, John. I especially liked the last one! :) John Lawless February 15, 2023 at 4:26 PM YUP, that last one is the go to get out of jail free card for Dad...

Paula Goldsmith February 12, 2023 at 10:54 AM I enjoyed your write. I love #12. Good Luck. Have a blessed day.....................

Deb M February 12, 2023 at 5:34 AM Love this one John…some real life advice there!! Fun poem! Debx John Lawless February 15, 2023 at 4:27 PM a bit more of a secular approach to spiritual training. For a mentor of mine often told me "if it ain't practical - it ain't spiritual"