one word of advice is love
I have one word of advice the tiny dragon admitted.
Hurry! Said the panda bear, to listening he was rarely committed.
Love, said the dragon. Love everyone – make them all your friend.
What about the grizzlies? Asked the panda. They hurt you in the end.
It does not matter the tiny dragon told his black and white friend.
Be
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Categories:
word of advice, love,
Form: Rhyme
My Word of Advice For That Girl Child
That girl has a promising future
Clearly shown in her sense of adventure
Sadly the sourbellies of our tradition
Pose many threats on her ambition
A world that prefers the misfortune of a male gender
Over the good fortune of a female gender
Can't appreciate the confluence of skills
Imbedded in that girl child that he kills
There are many tales of
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Categories:
word of advice, children, confusion, family,
Form: Rhyme
Word of Advice
behold the window of opportunity
youth is when you make your dreams come true
time never to be squandered
there's an expiry date on dreams
do not miss out
find a way to make all dreams count
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Categories:
word of advice, dream, life, time, wisdom,
Form: Free verse
A Word of Advice
God forbid that I should offer a word of advice
On how one might make a mediocre poem sublime
Or to suggest that fewer words might as well suffice
Tell me once and you’ve no need to tell me twice.
written September 24, 2021
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Categories:
word of advice, poems, poetry, writing,
Form: Verse
A Word of Advice
Do not be full of yourself, Momma said,
Leave room in your self for those who love you
Whatever you do, do not be mislead
Someone will try to manipulate you
By telling you what they want you to do.
Remember, you must chart your own life course
Draw deep from within your inner sources
And do not forget those who love
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Categories:
word of advice, growing up, identity, life,
Form: Dizain
A Word of Advice
Leaving your wallet at home
Is not a great idea.
Being short of money
Also means short on beer.
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Categories:
word of advice, funny,
Form: Quatern