Self-pity such a terrible disease.
An otherwise bright spark brought to his knees;
This be for no good reason other than
He just stuffed up and crossed a hard old man.
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Doggerel Dave (Pseudonym) (
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- Comment from author about the poem: Apologies - I have never learned to let bad behavior pass me by without a response. A definite flaw in me, I’m afraid. This in all probability has a very limited publication life.....
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Now this rhyme strikes a true note self pity is a terrible disease thought I had it once but it was just a bad case of fleas. Another interesting read Dave Most that have the disorder are not strong enough to survive it. Hope that they don't take matters into their own hands. Lot of fragile people these days. Well written though my friend.
I have absolute empathy when it comes to a case of fleas, Soren. After my family arrived in tropical North Queensland from London, we were invaded by them (you have to picture close by the bush, dunny - toilet - at bottom of the yard). Mum swore us to secrecy as a case of fleas in London had shameful connotations....... then the next door neighbour remarked, unsolicited in general conversation "Those bloody fleas are back..."
Really did have them Dave years ago rented a house that had been vacant for some weeks and the previous owner a dog owner had left fleas in the carpets. Walking over them produced clouds of fleas and one morning I counted eighty three bites on one leg alone. Had to break that contract and find other lodgings
It should stay up as a reminder to the wise, all who heed this will be better for it 🕊️🤩🙏
I'll give your suggestion active consideration in the while, Rik. Thanks for your contribution.
And thanks for yours, Dave🙏🏻🕊️
That self pity can be dispersed with finding something that you enjoy, if it happens to me I go to music.
Andy
Let's hope your good advice reaches the right person.. A quick scroll down the listing should find him.
I'll thank you for your input on his behalf just in case....
Does this concern Sir Orchi NS in his nuttier times?! He dunno wot he's on about half the time. Well, not 50% as half, but make that 99% of the time! lol.
Higher maths and percentages were never my suit, orchi. when you have a spare moment can you explain calculus to me? that's when I bailed out....
Well, it's like Fido - he knows 99% of everything. I know the other 1%. lol.
“Comment from author about the poem: Public apologies to Doggy Dave, just cause I find you rude doesn’t mean I should be to you. I still try to respect my elders..” (Late comment on D Desu's piece)https://mypoeticside.com/show-poem-220266
So this, from my POV is a shallow attempt to hose things down and is hollow at its core. Let's analyze your belated statement:
• How have you found me rude? I don’t think I ‘ve contributed to your posts because initially you did not allow comments but commented on others work.. demonstrating a deficiency somewhere and a general lack of maturity – confirmed now by your little guerilla exercise on me. If you had a problem with me, then you could have confronted me. Your post/delete, post/delete with the content incoherent was childish in the extreme.
• Respect me because I’m old?? I don’t expect anyone to respect me because I’m old. Respect me for my opinions – or not. What I have being old is the experience to recognize an idiot and shyster from a long distance.
• Please note: Do not delete this; I have retained a copy and will repost either here or separately should you ignore/block me.
BUT HE DID - SO READ IT HERE IF YOU WISH...
Dave, this is direct and to the point…you don’t leave much ambiguity in what you’re saying here. It reads clearly and lands as intended. Well written. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
Many thanks for your support, Tristan. Nothing much I can add here.
Just to add Tristan, that on one level it was no hardship as I enjoy the construction of the written word, so to speak. This however should not diminish the content which I believe Desu fully deserved.
Yikes, DD. I hope these words of wisdom will sink in and cause someone to reform.
I'm not totally sure how wise they are, Phil. However I cannot stay silent, as there is no way i will internalise my anger at the futility of it all.
Thanks for the call.
Harsh, sharp, and raw—your lines cut right to the bone.
The grit of consequence seeps through every word.
Thanks for taking the trouble to be here, Thomas. My only other remark, among the few I've made, would be that I did not start the fire - this exercise is an attempt to smother it.
interesting write... couldn't agree more. A fave
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