Things Better Left Unsaid!

Things Better Left Unsaid!

A Poem by JohnL

 

Things Better Left Unsaid!
 
I know myself;
    I say:
        “Let’s keep it
                That way.”
 
 
John Berry, 9 December 2008
For Poetry Writer’s 'Self In 10 Words' Contest.
And John doesn’t mean it. He just loves talking about himself!

© 2008 JohnL


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Very clever; brevity is the soul of wit. It must be so.

Posted 15 Years Ago


Short and to the point. Well done

Posted 15 Years Ago


Love the wit in this little gem! I'd just there are things all of us wish no one knew. :-) Sharon

Posted 15 Years Ago


That is a sure accomplishment. After all these years I still don't know who the heck I am! A strong poem in such few words is the mark of a good poet.

Sal

Posted 15 Years Ago


I don't know myself
but I believe I know you
Man, it's a haiku!

Posted 15 Years Ago


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This is hysterical...I love it since it is so tongue in cheek. Fabulous job

Posted 15 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

A very clever retort to the challenge. Nicely done!

Posted 15 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

This is very good...wasn't expecting anyone to fool me, and not tell me a thing....good job! P.W.

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JohnL
JohnL

Wirral Peninsula, United Kingdom



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I live in England, and love the English countryside, the music of Elgar and Holst which describes it so beautifully and the poetry of John Clare, the 'peasant poet' and Gerard Manley Hopkins, which d.. more..

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