Bite My Lip

WriteBeLight

In the past, I’ve let it slip, said words unkind, cruel and flip.

Sparking chaos, very hurt feelings, hands in the air, sends them reeling.

I’ve had to learn, and it’s been tough, hold off from speaking off the cuff.

Instead, put me in their shoes, imagine the hurt, feel the abuse.

The message from this I want to send, stop and see you on the receiving end.

Who made me the big fat expert. On every topic, newsflash and excerpt?

With this approach, I find instead, like a light bulb lit over my head.

When biting my lip, I do digress, my life is happier, a greater success.

  • Author: WriteBeLight (Offline Offline)
  • Published: September 20th, 2016 08:07
  • Category: Reflection
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  • Augustus

    Very wise person. Oh, but it is so tempting, especially when you would love to knock some sense into people. My lip bleeds. Thanks.

    • WriteBeLight

      Thanks so much for your comment! I love how you say your lip bleeds. I agree. It is tempting, but I find that sometimes being quiet and expressionless is the way to go. 🙂

    • LIGHT WARRIOR

      Althogh it is a great poem, I disagfree with biting the lip..I say to let your thoughts flow freely and you should not worry about the effects of your words upon other people. They need to learn how to deal with themselves, not shoulder their own blame upon you because of something you have spoken that they were weak enough to let themselves become negatively effected by...Cry me a fucking river, people, please!

      • WriteBeLight

        I agree with you, and given the right time and place, I certainly would express my opinion. But, sometimes we have to let them have their point of view. Otherwise, when you bring yourself to their level you cannot see above and beyond. I appreciate your comments. Thanks!

        • LIGHT WARRIOR

          You ARE ABSOLUTELY RIGHT, aND I DO...bUT I WISH THAT I COULD JUST BE 100% ME ALL THE TIME...ITS NOT IN MY NATURE, UNFORTUNATELY, I AM WAY TOO GIVING....AND FORGIVING...

        • Tony36

          Wonderful write

          • WriteBeLight

            Thanks so much!

            • Tony36

              Welcome



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