Some folks say I am quite good with words,
But, I hesitate to believe what they say
Should I have hired on with Merriam-Webster?
Or better still, taken a job with Roget?
People who do not particularly like me
Have said that I am quite arrogant,
But the truth is, I would rather think,
That I am exceptionally self-confident!
I try my best to do the right thing,
As I see it, in every situation
But making choices can be very difficult
When they cause me more aggravation.
I get awfully annoyed when folks are late
Why can’t they start out a little earlier?
The longer they tarry, the more PO’d I get,
And, they wonder why I am so much surlier!
Some folks say creative people are sensitive
Even tip-toeing around not to hurt feelings
But everyone is different, as I see it,
Some like the apple, some like the peelings.
Written April 6, 2021
Categories:
surlier, humorous, self,
Form: Quatrain
I haven’t heard the songs yet
But the trees are out for sale.
The autumn goods are off the shelves
And winter scenes prevail.
The stores are filled with ornaments
And ads are pushing toys.
Salvation Army bells will soon
Compete with city noise.
It seems that every year
The Christmas season gets here earlier,
Resulting in a population
Grouchier and surlier.
Categories:
surlier, holiday,
Form: Rhyme