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Premium Member Bee Scolds Sluggard
You tell folks you’re as busy as a bee,
but I’ve been watching you. Here’s what I see:
you, sitting on the porch with book in hand
and dozing off. Is this the “work” you planned?

When I fly by your windows, I peek in.
Neglecting dirty dishes is a...

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Categories: scolds, humor, nature,
Form: Quatrain
Premium Member When the Heat Scolds
Elude yourself because you know you can.

Allude to yourself your master plan.

Don't go guns blazing or you'll lose the day.

Better to find another way!

Remember once that you had respect.

Remember once that you could respect.

Remember that they take it all away.

Friends of one time will inevitably...

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Categories: scolds, allusion, betrayal, recovery from,
Form: Dramatic Verse
Premium Member Angry Bird Scolds Me Good
she gives a great scolding
her angry trills give me chills
apparently we upset her when we peeked in the nest
her screeches make hair stand up on my neck...

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Categories: scolds, bird,
Form: Free verse

Book: Radiant Verses: A Journey Through Inspiring Poetry



Premium Member Sadie Scolds the Dragon
Curly headed Sadie warned the dragon bright
Better stay away from here, especially tonight
My daddy is on alert, that you gave me a fright.
Now that I know you, I want you to be all right.

The dragon was insistent, and liked Sadie so much.
He kept flitting and...

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Categories: scolds, fantasy,
Form: Rhyme

Book: Reflection on the Important Things