I know it’s not fair,
No, not fair at all.
When being a conduit,
Can be made to feel small.
A person with talent,
And so well versed.
But having to be messenger,
Can feel like a curse.
It is tough sometimes,
Being the go-between.
Pass notes between two,
Hard to avoid it seems.
It’s like that old saying,
“Don’t shoot the messenger.”
On their ship of arguments,
Rough on this passenger.
Messenger knows well,
These two use their tactics.
To settle their deal,
Both feeling quite frantic.
Back and forth they go,
Their deal try to tweak.
One is belligerent,
The other feels weak.
Take out their frustrations,
Messenger's fed up.
As this process continues,
Delivers the head's up.
Keeps a stiff upper lip,
A dutiful servant.
Quick to his tasks,
Staying subservient.
Again back and forth,
This may take several times,
For self-proclaimed savants,
To have made up their minds.
Finally they agree!
On this deal before them.
Wait for it in writing,
Then a signature in pen.
Now the pressure is off.
This agreement should suffice.
To the messenger they are friendly,
Trying hard now to be nice.
Inside the messenger feels,
They should treat him right.
“It is nice to be important,
But more important to be nice.”
So left beaten down and bullied,
But his skin will heal thicker.
For the next time this happens,
Those two together bicker.
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WriteBeLight (
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- Comment from author about the poem: It is no fun being the Messenger.
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the inbetweener is a difficult one for sure sometimes. brilliantly written..
Thanks so much Kevin. Not my favorite part of my daily routines.
Thanks HONEY for sharing in a Great Cartoon and an even Greater Poem ! Some are Professional Mediators in Commerce ~ Industry ~ Politics etc and it is a high calling but a difficult one. They are the great Appeasers who maintain the necessary equilibrium in Community and Business. However in many respects we are all called upon to be Messengers and Gobetweens. If we can play this role and be fair and respectful (of both sides) GOD will bless us in our transient role. Thanks for caring ~ Yours as ever BRIAN
I totally agree Dear Brian!
I love it - acting for clients whose expectations are unrealistic set against the reality of law when their case is presented is often more demanding than the actual proceedings themselves so I can resonate with this.
Thanks Michael. And I agree with your point. For me, I have to dodge those bullets as best I can. It can be very frustrating, I will admit.
Brilliant WBL
Just Brilliant..
I also love it...
Well done..
Thanks so much P.H. Rose. Hope I do not have to put on my vest today. Just not in the mood 🙂
Loved it.
Thanks so much!
A wonderful poem that is very relatable. Awesome job!!
Thanks so much Christina!
Great write much truth in your words
Thanks very much Tony!
Welcome
Thank you Miss inbetween. Enjoyed. Also reminds me when something bad happens with kids. "You go tell mom. No you go tell her."
Thanks Augustus! Some how my message got deleted from directly under your's. So I am writing here below. I will blame the messenger 🙂
Very true.
Good form and rhyme as always.
Always the champion of the laymen experience. Which are the works that inspire the most change.
Great job! : )
Thanks Psentinel! I appreciate that. Also, your insight is right on about the laymen experience. I have learned so much and have achieved change for the better. 🙂
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