Short Mind Your Manners Poems

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...

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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.)...

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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....

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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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