HIGH FIVES

Michael Edwards

 

 

HIGH FIVES

 

 

The ‘High Five’ gesture seems to be spreading

( it’s certainly something you’ll not catch me doing ).

 

I’m sorry I really don’t mean to whinge

but it’s something that always makes me cringe.

 

In order to obtain its abolition

Would anyone care to sign my petition?

 

  • Author: Michael Edwards (Offline Offline)
  • Published: August 17th, 2018 00:16
  • Comment from author about the poem: Just a bit of fun - but the HF does make my teeth grate.
  • Category: Unclassified
  • Views: 41
  • User favorite of this poem: Laura🌻.
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Comments10

  • dusk arising

    The 'finger' seemed to catch on quite quickly and somehow has replaced the good old Brit V sign - no not Winnies version.
    High five has i guess pros and cons for replacing the pat on the back jesture. With so much trash american TV coming U.K. way is it any wonder?

    • Michael Edwards

      Thanks dusk - perhaps it\'s because I like to rejoice in my stiff British upper lip but I do find the import of language and gestures (wherever they come from) to be awfully irritating don\'t you know. 🙂

      Not quite the sort of thing one does does one!

    • Goldfinch60

      One should always shake hands should not one.
      I will sign your petition.

      • Michael Edwards

        A shake of the hands is so much more civil and one expects no more in refined circles.

      • Goldfinch60

        Super artwork Michael. As you know I really do enjoy your abstract works, to me I can read so much into them.

      • orchidee

        Are you not 'cool?' If you don't give youth a HF they will say you are not cool! Tally-ho there. Maybe it's not spiffing to do HF's?

        • Michael Edwards

          Oh no I do not entertain High Fives - they make me feel squiffy by Jove

        • Laura🌻

          Michael,

          I’m with you on this one!
          You’ve got my signature!

          Love your abstract painting!
          Each time I look at it,
          I have a different interpretation...
          most pleasing indeed!

          ~Laura~

          • Michael Edwards

            Thank you - I'll stick the form in the post .

            • Laura🌻

              😄

            • Fay Slimm.

              Count me in Michael --the high five is an American import that sets my teeth on edge too - - yet I tell myself making contact that way is at least better than making war.........

              • Michael Edwards

                Thank goodness I am not alone - forms in the post !!

              • orchidee

                Oh well, it'll make me feel young, and 'cool', if I do HF's. Does Miss Berles do them? How old is she?

                • Michael Edwards

                  She can't be that old - she's still very Nim Berle

                • sylviasearcher

                  Would signing the petition mean I can't even do an ironic hi five? 😱🖐

                  • Michael Edwards

                    Nope - not even a gas mark five - the rules are very strict.

                    • sylviasearcher

                      I'm sorry I just can't do it 😪

                    • BRIAN & ANGELA

                      GOOD EVENING MICHAEL ~ I'm packed for tomorrow so I can spend a few minutes on MPS. Angela is fast asleep (4am in NZ) and she will post tomorrow. Have you ever been to NZ or is it DEJA VU ? We are going to the BAY of ISLANDS (N Island ~ NZ) next week and your abstract looks like TARONUI BAY from the Air. I may post it next week ~ OK ?
                      HIGH FIVES (Jazz Age or Baseball origin ?) is another USA Export (like the BIG MAC & Cheer Leaders) we would be better off without ! HOWEVER with BREXIT heading for the EXIT its "BE NICE TO DONALD WEEK" (That's DUCK not TRUMP !). So to preserve the USA as a Free Trade Area ~ I'm HIFIVIN' everyone ! Yours as always BRIAN

                      • Michael Edwards

                        Have a great flight - bon voyage Brian

                      • Netashi

                        Handshakes and waves all around, high fives are for young and wild, where do i sign



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