Taming The Lion

Taming The Lion

A Poem by Chris Shaw
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(Teenagers!) Addressing a certain one, in this instance.

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A trifle foolish I would say
to curse the one who holds the purse,
by letting rip and venting out,
it serves to make the matter worse.

The mouth that spews should learn to chew,
break down the meat and masticate,
try smaller pieces, tough it out,
add water first to lubricate.

Unwise to bite the hand that feeds,
it soon backfires to hurt you more
and hungry, hungry you will be,
if you can't tame that lion's roar.

© 2018 Chris Shaw


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Gee
Reminds me of a friend's son, he's caught between man and boy, and at present both emotionally and mentally, doesn't know his arse from his elbow. Good thing is you know they will grow through this stage and cringe when looking back.
Good morning Christine. Hope you have the dinner prepared and all chores done !!

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Chris Shaw

5 Years Ago

Good morning Gee. Your response very realistic. An old poem and goodness me, what a difference a few.. read more



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It's testing the waters isn't it. Rebelling and railing yes, but tellingly, almost always against the people one feels safe with.

I remember my unwise teen years when I thought I knew everything, and I look forward with a modicum of trepidation to my son's metamorphosis from sweet to sour. :))

Beccy.

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Chris Shaw

5 Years Ago

Thank you Beccy. Good thing is they grow out of it. Better still, they don't all go through this. Ke.. read more
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Pure wisdom, Christine. The teens do have a tendency to bite the hand that feeds them. Thankfully for myself, the one in my care is quite tame and well behaved. It's a balancing act between being a lion yourself and a lion tamer when it is required.

As always, your poem has a wonderful flow, rhythm and rhyme. To tackle a vast array of topics poetically is a difficult thing to achieve and you do it very well indeed. Always original and entertaining to read.

Excellent work.

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Chris Shaw

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Thank you Doodley for your encouragement. Sometimes I stifle my own creativity, but response.. read more
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5 Years Ago

Always welcome. I enjoy your writes immensely.
Chris Shaw

5 Years Ago

Thank you.
Loose lips sink relation-ships--or, at least, throw cold water on them.
The mutinous dependent makes a poor--and decidedly temporary--captain.
A meaningful piece of work, Chris!

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Chris Shaw

5 Years Ago

Thanks Jimmy, amazing how that mutiny can turn into respect with a few years added on ;)
Your poem is full of truth and wisdom. Nice writing!!!

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Chris Shaw

5 Years Ago

Thank you so much. Good to see you here on my page.

Chris
Christy the Poetic Heart

5 Years Ago

You're welcome. It was my pleasure .
clever and stark. hard to keep things balanced during those difficult years. hard for them to respect boundaries and do things in moderation - that's why they call it growing up. they want what they want when they want. i can relate first-hand. nice one ... :)

Unwise to bite the hand that feeds,
it soon backfires to hurt you more
and hungry, hungry you will be,
if you can't tame that lion's roar.

Posted 5 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Chris Shaw

5 Years Ago

Thank you Pete. Written a few years ago, and my goodness, what a difference now. Yes, it's called gr.. read more
This could relate to a tale my daughter told me about one of her friends who was going to her dads for the weekend..they had a slight disagreement in the car and she got into such a state that she trashed his car. It was hard to believe as she is such a quiet little girl but she turned into this monster

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Chris Shaw

5 Years Ago

Thank you George. Gosh, this poem is about a bit too much lip. Fortunately no long term damage, but .. read more
George David Hope

5 Years Ago

My daughters friends parents are separated..she likes her mam but not her boyfriend and likes her da.. read more
Chris Shaw

5 Years Ago

All that unhappiness she was harbouring, probably festering away beneath the surface, so it erupted .. read more
There is an old saying > but lost in time for me> saying just that

Thanks you have given me something to write > been feeling out of things recently with nothing happening and too lethargic to go through pictures for inspiration

Posted 5 Years Ago


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Chris Shaw

5 Years Ago

Hello Wild Rose. Hope you will be feeling fully recovered soon. The heat can't be helping either. Th.. read more
Wild Rose

5 Years Ago

Not really the heat just family problems > They can take over every thing cant they
Chris Shaw

5 Years Ago

Tell me about it. Sympathy extended.
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Gee
Reminds me of a friend's son, he's caught between man and boy, and at present both emotionally and mentally, doesn't know his arse from his elbow. Good thing is you know they will grow through this stage and cringe when looking back.
Good morning Christine. Hope you have the dinner prepared and all chores done !!

Posted 5 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Chris Shaw

5 Years Ago

Good morning Gee. Your response very realistic. An old poem and goodness me, what a difference a few.. read more

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Chris Shaw
Chris Shaw

Berkshire, United Kingdom



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