I’m not emotionally evasive.
Don’t admire me from a distance.
Let's not waste time pretending.
Skip the decorative speech of poetry.
What we’re about isn’t moonlight and flowers,
it’s that common-coin of light comedy—sex.
If intimacy is a sequence of permissions,
take what I have—I want you close.
Let’s abandon polite fiction,
get with the friction,
and form a pleasurable, pleasure dependence
.
.
A song for this:
Get Me by Everything But the Girl
Oops... do excuse my manners.
I didn't mean it, just came out.
Excuse me please... so sorry.
Wordku: 5-7-5 words
AP: Honorable Mention 2026
Once there lived a man named Harry.
He met a lady on a ferry.
Her hand, he asked with delight.
The lady being polite,
Told him to meet her hubby, Barry!
There was a polite society, in so many lands..It was regulated by capable hands
Sober people, would meet and discuss; at
Walks in the park.? Horse shows and such
Healthy larks..And there was that aspiration to rise even higher, maybe to a
Royal castle.? Where you might partake.!!!
Of an almost (holy fire?) Through rose tinted glasses some perhaps almost swooned at the thought.' Where all would be..? Almost perfection.! Only the best did
There resort.' Although there indeed were
Dungeons deep in their bowls they were mere relic's of past depravity..The betters had escaped all that now.' Here there would be awards given.' Amidst sighs of
Chiffon ans silks.' You could support wars
That spread democracy.? My how the imagination could be caught.' Up up up.!!!
Yet out all around , honest working people were being taxed into the ground.' While The climate god was fete'd..And damaged veterans took to tents, un-holy acts were being done its beyond sane Christian invent...'
sometimes a monster dresses in a suit
takes your hand, brings you flowers
talks sweet, is super polite
sometimes a monster fools you
amazing and attentive, showing no temper
until he turns his storm on you
The biggest surprise in the suburbs,
Where I helped out on Halloween night,
Wasn’t focused on candy or costumes,
But the kids, who were just so polite!
Whether solo or part of a gaggle,
Dressed as witches or pirates or queens,
They approached in a calm, measured manner,
While their parents looked on, dressed in jeans.
“Trick or treat!” they exclaimed, sporting smiles,
As I offered the candy-filled bowl.
When I told them, “Take two,” they said “Thank you!”
As if being polite was the goal.
No one pushed or took more than was offered;
All were patient and many did shout,
“Have a great Halloween!” as they parted,
Not a one with a sneer or a pout.
It was wonderful watching this happen -
Just a night filled with nothing but fun.
The true magic will be if politeness
Stays alive when their childhoods are done.
Positivity presents polite poses,
Parties pave productive pathways,
Problems pass, pain pauses,
Practical perspective proves purposeful.
People practice perseverance,
Population produces powerful partnerships,
Peace prevails.
To be or not to be polite.
I sit on the terrace
enjoying the spring sun
the sea is calm
I see in my binoculars
the president
of Portugal taking
his daily swim
Later in the day
he will fly
to Alentejo to
judge in a dog show
My wife to read
the Facebook
takes a dislike to
a red-haired woman
says she is vulgar
tells me to be polite
She has a decorated
walking cane
wears green fingernails
changes the color
of her nails
to match her dress
of the day
Politeness,
like kindness,
may not sell newspapers
or win the partisan debate
Civility,
unlike deviliciousness,
will not win the civil war
nor leverage the biggest tax rebate
But integrity
is the world wide web of nature
that composed the paper
and incubates
the peace we celebrate
when impolite love to hate
of systemic trauma gates
recede well past faded
therapeutic empathy,
becoming civilly sedate
Singing
while dancing
in politely well-said company
not seen
or heard from
of late.
The captain called all hands on deck
He said come on lads what the heck
Whatever you do
when you have to poo
don’t leave the loo in such a wreck
Tall IV polls pass in the hall
Outside the patient bathroom
The owners flash smiles
Ignoring the wires
Basic society 101
Smiling While Pole Dancing Artimus (C) Susan Manley 11/13/2023
When I hold a door open for a woman;
Doesn't mean I love her;
It's just a polite/righteous thing to do;
If I let you go in front of me in line;
doesn't replicate anything thing out of time;
No rhythm no rhyme;
Just a polite/righteous thing to do;
Won't you try it be a blessing, be true!
There's no rhyme nor reason to be polite in any season
In a world of triumph, where crowns adorn,
Where victory's fire brightly burns,
A throne of solitude, I have found,
Amidst the cheers, a lonesome sound.
The peak of glory, a lofty height,
Yet shadows dance in golden light,
For accolades, but few remain,
To share the triumph's sweetest strain.
The journey's end, a bittersweet sight,
Where isolation veils delight,
With none to bear the weight I bear,
It's lonely at the top, I swear.
Pardon me, sir
No, you go first
You have right of way
I defer to you. Go ahead
No, really. I'm in no hurry
Neither am I
Well, then. I'll just wait for you
And I for you ...
Now this is getting a bit silly. Please, it's your right of way
Oh? I'm not sure that I really have right of way. Plus I like it here
Gosh, I'm going to ask this gendarme here to help us
No, no. NO need for that! He's got better things to attend to
Mr. McConnell? Is that you? Imagine! I didn't recognize you in the sunlight
Uh, yes, yes. It's me, alright, uh, er, Mr... Mr...
Schumer. Mr. Charles Schumer. But you can just call me 'Chuck'
O yes. Sure. I know you now. So, please go ahead, Chuck. Time's a-wasting
Mr. McConnell, now that I'm sure it's really y--
O, Officer! Mr. Policeman! May I have a word with y--
We say polite words everyday,
When at home, school and when we play;
They’re like magic bear-hugs on air,
Everyone feels our love and care.
Say, “good morning, good afternoon,”
Greetings are day’s blessings and boon;
“Excuse me” when we leave the room,
“May I” in the most courteous tone.
“Thank you” if we received something,
With our smile is the sweetest thing;
“You’re welcome” is our warm response,
“I’m sorry” for wrong things we’ve done.
We say polite words everyday,
When at home, school and when we play;
We are good kids of mom and dad,
We’re dear children of Loving God.
We’re good kids saying polite words...
We’re the hope of our brighter world.
April 3, 2023 7.36pm
©Leonora G. Galinta
8 syllables/line
I'll try to make the melody on my vacation from school
for my future use.
Children Sing to Rhyme
Contest Judged: 4/7/2023 10:41:00 AM
Sponsored by: Eve Roper
Place 2 (up to 4 multi-w)
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