No

In a bed

Or a car.

On a plane

Or a train.

In the long grass

Or a barren beach.

Against a wall

Or a kitchen table.

As long as it isn’t

Against a will.

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I beg your pardon

Once more I found myself

Wedged into a cycle of regret.

The lessons learned from times past

Eluded me in my time of need –

No witty reply,

No clever riposte

Escaped my gaping mouth…

Until I got home with time to stew –

Mentally running scenarios, and

Creating unspoken witticisms.

 

 
One day I’ll be prepared

For the audacity of my fellow man.

Maybe…

Mind Your Step

Be mindful where your bare feet fall,

Fear not the proclaimed poppy tall,

Listen not to any demon's call,

Try not to drop the fragile ball.




Treat others with a heart that's kind,

Remember it's your own free mind,

Don't be strayed, nor unforgivingly blind,

Leave not your conscience far behind.




Stand strong and mighty as the elm,

Ever mindful that you have the helm,

Try not to be too overwhelmed,

Many hands will help you in this realm.




Tread ever lightly in our plane,

Push not against this earthly grain,

Cause not you heart unpleasant strain,

And upon your path you shall remain.