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Behavior Ties

The problem with poor behavior,
especially your own,

is that one wants to breathe it all away;

so much to a degree,
I'd prefer it never happened,

leaving not much else, for anyone to say.

When the moment alters,
decidedly pointing towards a shift,

embellishment destroying most of truth;

it surfaces a version
that's easier on the soul,

but, if were candy.....one would likely lose each tooth.

Since adding to a story,
does much to contradict,

ones actions much more than it can be good;

so, I defend my actions,
indifferent, good, or bad

so my legacy can't be misunderstood.

It may look idiotic,
or spastic, one might say

but, chart my deeds on any sort of graph;

no one will get angry,
I rarely do anything, that wrong

so, I'm merely treating folks to a good laugh.

— docmaverick, Jul 14, 2010

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Region, Country: The High Desert, in the wild west, southern California, U.S. of A.., USA

Favorite Poets: Keates, Poe, Dickinson, and Dr. Seuss. There are a smattering of others, but why bother listing 'em all, ya know?, I also rely on a few of our poets, here....for advice, and what not. I couldn't possibly explain what a fountain of live, effective knowledge we have...right here in our midst ! To catch a glimmer of brilliance, merely visit: the Stream.

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Critiques

Seren

Seren

15 years 11 months ago

Dear Doc

You had your tongue in your cheek for some of this didnt you ? I loved it ... love and hugs JayCee (Quote~~"It is by universal misunderstanding that all agree. For if, by ill luck, people understood each other, they would never agree. "--Charles Baudelaire)
docmaverick

docmaverick

15 years 11 months ago

Yes, Jay-Cee....

...that way I won't bite it, while talking.....with my foot in my mouth ! Nes 'pa? "Write on"! sincerely, #{:-{)}8==== docmaverick.
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scribbler

15 years 11 months ago

ties

The only thing wrong with you is your lack of flaws huh? LOL enjoyable read.....scribbler
docmaverick

docmaverick

15 years 11 months ago

Well, scribbler....

...I dunno. personally, I do hear a lot of laughter.....through tears...as they'r rolling...I dunno. "Write on"! sincerely, #{:-{)}8==== docmaverick.