The Redundant Fist

Neville

The Redundant Fist

 

There was once a day

there most

certainly was, way back

in the day, that is ..

 

When his word was nowt

but a clip

round the proverbial ear ..

Until it occurred

to them both, that is ..

 

You get just one crack of

the whip

nowadays, and any old way

it’s pointless, to try

and rule, entirely by fear ..

  • Author: Neville (Offline Offline)
  • Published: July 25th, 2022 07:28
  • Category: Unclassified
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Comments6

  • Fay Slimm.

    These words sum up the changes made in public opinion on ruling by fear yet seeing results in really undisciplined children makes you think doesn't it Nev . as to where went parental control.?.............x

    • Neville



      You are of course write Fay .................................................. N x

    • orchidee

      A fine write N.

      • Neville



        Thank you Mr. O

      • Jerry Reynolds

        A lot to think about here, Neville.
        Good morning-read.

        • Neville



          Cheers Jez .. I am delighted that you ee it that way sir ................. Neville

        • Bella Shepard

          Having grown up in an era of spankings and hand slapping I can definitely relate to this. The blow tells you that you did something wrong, but it doesn't explain the better way. And that feeling as your being turned over the knee, or the sting of a palm against your fingers is confusing for a child. I guess I think that words can often teach more than blows, especially when there is good thought behind them. Good write my friend!

          • Neville



            I agree wholeheartedly Bella .......... thank you kindly .. Neville

          • dusk arising

            Ah yes, here you amplify the benefits of having social issues brought into our living rooms upon that screen we mock and abuse so often.
            It has given us the conscience and awareness denied our forebears.

            Yet sadly we stab, murder, rape and abuse. Have we become a society split down it's middle.

            • Neville



              Half of me wants to say ........................................ maybe .. the other half wholly agrees ..

              So good to see you mate, I hope things are getting better .......... Neville

            • Goldfinch60

              Good words Neville, I totally agree with what Fay has said.

              Andy

              • Neville



                Maybe you should form a cult or summat 🙂



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