It's Open Link night at dVerse, and I've decided
to share a poem of introspection.
February, 2017
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I’m the queen of blunt, I shoot from the lip
I’m sometimes the queen of complaint
I’ve spent my life with a lesson to learn
And that’s to use a cup of restraint.
I don’t play poker ‘cause everyone knows
If I’ve a full house or a bust
They look at my face which is sure to portray
My excitement, hope or disgust.
I’ve been trying for years, ever since I was young
To get rid of this inborn taint
To master the skill of holstering my tongue
And just use a cup of restraint.
Time’s running short, I’m nearing the end
Goodness knows, life's hour is late
If I can’t learn to practice a cup of restraint
Do you think they’ll open the golden gate?
Wonderful! Great rhymes and thoughts. :)
ReplyDeleteI'm sure if they don't you'll give them what for. Shoot from the lip. I love that.
ReplyDeleteThis is wonderful! And I find comfort in those who shoot from the lip. I'll take the truth all day long, no sugar coating. š
ReplyDeleteEnjoyed your rhyming verses ~ I find it hard to also hide my facial expressions ~ Learning restraint is good, smiles ~
ReplyDeleteStraight shooters are needed everywhere..so no doubt they will.
ReplyDeleteA cup of restraint is something I could use too...I'm far too quick to shoot of my mouth
ReplyDeleteSomehow this is something I have difficulties with too... but it could be a blessing too. After all life is not made out of poker games.
ReplyDeleteShooting from the lip, I like that :)
ReplyDeleteI hope there's a bidding war for me after I'm gone.
ReplyDeleteLove this! I could definitely use a cup of restraint every now and then :)
ReplyDeleteI love this, I love this...don't ever change. I,too,need a filter...something I have never achieved....and I have left a string of people who hate me because of it. Love the rhyming, love the rhythm, but mostly....love the message. Jane
ReplyDeleteI an sure they will open the gate! Love shooting from the lip!
ReplyDeleteKind regards
Anna :o]