You sadly
have the
raw look
of a
fossil,
dried up
and used
Every woman
deserves
better
than to
deal with
the likes
of you
The loud
delusions
in your
messy head
created
your feelings
of existential
dread
But yet
your photo
makes you
look like
a hapless
creature
already long
dead.
Note: This poem is about an incel on Tumblr who decided to harass me. Also, do mind your manners when speaking to me. Otherwise you might become the subject of a poem, and not in a way that's pleasant.
“A New Now”
A new Now is my desire.
A good Now would suit me fine
For this Now is not the Now I need.
Now let me be brief.
I’ll say it Now.
Mind your manners---
Or I’ll be gone.
The Now that’s Now
Isn't the Now I crave,
For this Now is ugly and unkind,
Full of hate, anger, and fear.
What I desire is a more quiet Now,
Full of love, peace, and harmony.
The kind our mothers spoke of
When we were young.
The Now, when mothers held us close,
Whispered sweetly in our ears,
Wrapped us up in linens,
And fed us from their breasts.
A Now that cares,
One that loves,
One that gives,
One that’s kind.
That Now would suit me fine.
When this Now is over
May its day be gone forever
Buried alive in the dustbowl of time
Now, allow me to be frank,
Banish this Now, Now!
No need to contemplate
A better Now awaits,
Much better than this cursed Now.
Rise up, Rise up, without delay.
A new dawn waits.
4/2/2026 My word for today
You tried to rape my pockets,
saw everything but my citrine.
Two feet away is as good as it gets,
do not try and approach me.
I urge you not to place bets,
I’m wielding a black tourmaline dagger.
It could cut out your eye sockets
leaving a line sleek and clean.
Mind your manners and the silhouettes.
Signs and warnings out and about
reminders for caution and safety on the roads
We know sunday drivers are a menace
apparently red squirrels drive slowly
while the black ones drive too fast
Chipmunks on their bicycle hog the road
and it's not smart to tailgate skunks
it's always wise to mind your manners
So stay alert and be considerate
share the road ~ 'arrive alive' the motto
AP: 3rd place 2025
Pictures of babies and license plates,
are you asking a criminal to find you?
The internet is NOT benevolent.
It’s phony as hell, you better believe it;
Keep your life out of reach and private.
A cheer or criticism, neither are needed;
Less is so much more decent,
let’s practice social media modesty;
With each detail you make public
you put your life at unimaginable risk;
People will follow you stalking your life,
until they scrape enough to create a copy;
Is it you? Is it not? It doesn’t really matter.
Identity theft only needs your numbers;
Suddenly there are two of you twinning,
but one is just a parasite you’re feeding;
Less is so much more decent,
let’s practice social media modesty;
Mind your manners remain chaste,
some things really should stay closed;
Stop flaunting what matters so carelessly!
Better think twice or become a victim ;
Sudden chill down your spine in real life,
That irreparable damage was preventable;
Less is so much more decent,
let’s practice social media modesty.
Sometimes you cruise through life
with blinders on
Completely unawares of those damned
slippery bananas
At every turn and corner they lurk
like a lion on the savanna
and you, in this scenario; a gazelle
Hopping and skipping along
Sipping your Starbucks,
playing among us on your phone
And that not so benevolent banana
Sees right through you
It whimsically pierces your deepest depths
Every secret in your heart
It knows..
IT KNOWS.
And just when you least expect it
You'll find yourself staring up at the sky
Wondering what could have possibly
upturned your life so
The truth is
That banana had your ticket punched
Since at least that time you did
that one thing you never speak about
You're kind of lucky it took this long
Honestly.
So remember, all your deeds; good and bad
Are carefully scrutinized by
your local supermarket banana section
They have means, and departments
for this kind of thing
So mind your manners, and try to avoid
Encounters with those oh so benevolent creatures
that we so nonchalantly like to call
The banana.
Remember when our mothers said,
“Be careful to mind your manners
When waving ego-fed banners;
Remembering where you were bred,
And, don’t let it go to your head!"
Written August 14, 2021
entered "Bite Size No. 18" poetry contest
sponsored by Line Gauthier
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"Cute Family Quotes" Poetry Contesst
All Poetry - September 3, 2021
Jack,* be nimble
Jack,* be fair
Brush your teeth,
Comb your hair.
Jack, be nimble
Jack, be cool
Act your age,
Stay in school.
Jack, be nimble
Jack, be neat
Raise your hand
Take your seat.
Jack, be nimble
Jack be good
Mind your manners
Like you should.
written August 6, 2021
(* You should substitute the name
of the boy or girl to whom you are
reading.)
Her hands were hard and her wrinkles earned
and with those hands your bottom she would burn
Church all Sunday and Wednesday evenings too
You better go or the devil would fear for you
Granny was tough but she always did provide
You never had hunger or cold with Granny by your side
You mind your manners and never cursed
Somehow there was always candy in Granny's purse
She never worried but she always prayed
Her greatest joy was when each grandchild was Saved
Granny went to Heaven years ago
I wished my children had her to know
I think somehow they would have made her mild
For Granny always had the heart of a young child.
God needed another angel,
so he took you.
So be good, mind your manners.
Be kind and respectable.
Always say please and thank-you.
Let the little ones go first and be helpful to them always.
Share your laughter daily.
Light up heaven with your spirit.
Clean up messes you might make,
Remember, your mom heart still breaks.
To see you again, to hug you tight and call you and say good-night.
I miss your smile that lite up my life.
Your spirit touched and changed me and so many.
God needed and another angel on that November day in 2017.
So he took you, to show me even through my pain "I will make It'.
He sends you out to touch the hearts of those so lost
My son he took because their were not enough angels.
You know I love you, and we see each other again.
I want to know all you have done while there.
I am proud that God chose you and took you back because you my Jason Clark was to good for here.
Thank-you for allowing me to be your Mom!
God needed another angel He chose you!!!
I love you Son!!
Written by:Rhonda Wilson
February 2, 2018
2:10pm
Never speak ill of others,
No matter what they do,
For I can guarantee my friend,
It'll come right back to you.
Don't repeat the things you hear,
If it could hurt another.
Things like that have ruined lives,
Set brother against brother.
The things you do, the things you say,
Always come back to taunt you.
The past can be a witch my friend,
When it returns to haunt you.
Whatever you cast to the wind,
Gets blown back in your face.
Remember that the next time you,
Put someone in their place.
Be big enough just to admit,
The faults that are your own.
Don't put the blame on someone else.
In time it will come home.
Mind your manners and your mouth.
Remember these words well;
And keep your eyes upon The Lord.
Most gossip's made in Hell.
Do unto others, says The Word,
As you'd have them do to you.
That way it don't hurt so much,
When pay back does ensue.
Someone into mood
Wave your flag
Wave it to someone
Someone in need
Someone will smile
Smile back
Smile for a while
While you sleep
While you work
Work a little each day
Work toward peace
Peace with coexistence
Peace and gentle kindness
Kindness to yourself
Kindness to your pet
Pet the sand with your toes
Pet someone close
Close to you and me
Close to the Lord
Lord Have mercy
Lord this is long
Long as in forever
Long you are
Are you still with me
Are we still doing this
This is tedious but
This I will finish for you
You are worth it
You deserve attention
Attention to detail
Attention and time
Time is valuable
Time has a limit
Limit your barriers
Limit your excuse
Excuse yourself
Excuse those around
Around your world
Around your head
Head for growth
Head for change
Change your perspective
Change your mind
Mind your manners
Mind the weather
Weather the storm
Weather the mood
Mood of all of it
Mood you made
Made;
It! :)
In a meadow
in a field
field of daisies
field of dreams
dreams of fortune
dreams come true
true blue
true love's kiss
kiss a frog
kiss me quick
quick like a bunny
quick thinking
thinking of you
thinking about life
life worth living
life guard
guard your heart
guard your mind
mind your manners
mind over matter
matter of fact
matter of time
time of day
time travel
travel by plane
travel far away
away from home
away from it all
all or nothing
all is well
well done
well of water
water of life
water to drink
drink coffee
drink tea
tea with lemon
tea made in the sun
sun rising high
sun beams down
down to earth
down and out
out of patience
out of time
time to go
time to rest
rest easy
rest in peace
easy
peace
9/9/15
Stepping stones
& Ginger Ale
Barbie dolls
with eyes to stare.
Lightning dances,
to different strokes.
More to Love
Much too close.
Speak your mind
& mind your manners.
Do what your told,
find the right answer.
Put it away for now,
just rest your crown.
Another high-hope,
is another let-down.
Money well spent is on
what was never bought
& i believe its called,
a penny for your thoughts.
Welcome, my hodgepodge, vicious friend,
no need to breathe at my window.
In less than a day you intend
to shatter it with a raged blow.
No cause to slobber like a brute
turning fall bright leaves into boats,
nor drive my maples to uproot
daring them to morph into floats.
Mind your manners please, you’re my guest,
throwing rubbish around is rude
(and childish at the very best).
Do your best to contain your mood.
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