Modesty Poems - Poems about Modesty

Modesty is not Dresses and scarves But action and thought Gentle and measured. I wear a satin scrunchie On my wrist, it reminds me I am fearfully and wonderfully made. There is strength in softness I do not hide the beauty of femininity. As my scrunchie is kind to my skin, So am I in word and action. I refrain from idle gossip And do not speak...

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"Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will exalt you." Bible- James 4:10 Walk the...

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Modesty antedates clothes and will be resumed when clothes are no more. (Mark Twain) When Adam donned his fig leaf Was a sense of decency assumed. When sons of Adam Again find it cute To be comfortable In their birthday suit Will simple modesty be resumed. ...

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Your hubris is exceeded only By your inordinate narcissism. You erroneously believe in your Immaculate perfection. You address your "inferiors" Condescendingly, In the mistaken belief that they ARE Your inferiors. You swagger and Strut about like a peacock In full display; Intoxicated by its own Beauty, Blind to its Marred, Scaly feet. Head held high, Eyes filled with disdain, Heart swollen with pride, Soul blemished by conceit. Oh, lowly creature! Moulded you are...

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Become a (wo)man of peace. Help the world, be content. It isn’t up to governments. Celebrate your free heart in grateful virtue and with modest speech. Soothe the ever angry, invite them in and dare trust; be proud equals not at odds. With new friends welcome, double joys by sharing, save the planet by being happy....

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Modesty is no virtue when it comes to love. Love should be worn brightly~ daily! Nightly! Shouted loudly! – Boldly! Let love's many voices Sound~ Rebounding heart-felt joyful echos – Sing love's lovely delight! Shake the earth with together vibration; let the universe hear love's clear clamor – let fly amorous moon-beams – let stars' starry eyes open wide to the sweet dear call of comforting...

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What’s the problem do you suppose With the English Male and naked toes? It must be there deep in the mind But every year you will find Chalk white male legs on display At the merest hint of a sunny day. But try as hard as you might there’s scarcely a naked toe in sight; Perhaps they think the ladies shocked At sandalled...

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a smile from you and i blush in every colour AP: Honorable Mention 2022 Posted on November 3, 2022...

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I The Poems I didn't write Are words that sit tight In throat, trials, every fight Between Beloveds II She told others but just not him His loving, living, quarreling Were poetry in motion, a ring Of words binding Finger, hand, heart III Imagine a world, a family, couples ... Who spoke the poems of life & love?...

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Modesty where has it gone Does it no longer exist Are there no boundaries now Is morality on the blacklist? Everything on display For all the world to see Oh ,how times have changed In the world of modesty Young girls in early teens Dressed so scantily Unaware of the effect Of the message being perceived Some parents just not parenting No words of inappropriate dress No...

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When in having or showing a seemingly moderate, most humble estimate of one's great merits, and importance, free from ones vanity, egotism, boastfulness, or grateful pretensions. When free from ostentation or showing extravagance. Can you a modest house, white washed as new cotton picket fences. When kind when in having, or showing a proper regard for the decencies behavior, speech, long fevered press, and desert...

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Miss Modesty Marvel was indeed a great soul True to her name and bearing : perfect Yes, in what she spoke and all she did Treating with amity the hale, pale, odd or the morbid ; With soft worded tone and visual charm would deflect Any oncoming adversary or things foul; Goodness is what goodness does aloft In deeds, compassion, warmth...

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Modesty is rarely the venue of the narcissist....

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she was not the prettiest of birds dull plumage quite plain no voice to speak of but she knew she had something to contribute to this big world destined somehow for greatness before dawn every day she awoke and right on cue would show up to do her best whatever that meant she’d be there to not miss her chance ...

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Scrambled legs hopping and jumping Rear ends jiggling, blood is pumping Modern dancing in the late 60’s is cool. Sent more than one lad to military school. This is outrageous parents were saying. Bellbottoms and bare bellies had them praying. Free love announced on cups and signs. Unexpected fathers not signing dotted lines. Women sadly left to raise children all alone. Many in another...

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