BECOMING MUTE

A mouth in trouble!

BECOMING MUTE

It's never too late to mess things up

And fall flat on my face.

Most everywhere I look it seems

It's par for our own race.

So many opportunities

Present themselves each day...

You'd think I'd get a paycheck when

I say the things I say!

I know I try so hard to keep

My mouth shut when I should,

But words spill out like bats in flight

As though I never could!

What shall I do to be polite

And garner friends astute?

Perhaps the best that I can do

Is just become a mute!

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Reviews

[Betty Hermelee]

Dearest Sharon
Never become a mute…. Always say what you mean, no matter who is listening….. everybody has the right to free speech, remember? And that means you too…… I’m sure you have plenty to say….
Happy holidays
Warmly, B

[Miss Sharon]

Awww! You are so kind Betty. Thank you my friend. ~Sharon

[Betty Hermelee]

You're very welcome dear Sharon
Warmly, B

[Gee]

Better to speak your mind, politely if possible, rather than pandering to what you think folk might want to hear :)
Another flawless rhyming poem from your gifted pen

[mou]

Sometimes regrets are inevitable that come for both cases but I feel what truly matters is how we carry ourselves forward after all these 'efforts of mind'. I enjoy your poem and it is very relatable.
-mou

[Miss Sharon]

Thanks so much for your very kind review! ~Sharon

[Sami Khalil]

Speak your mind; express your heart; write down your experiences. Our voice is connected to many things; we must use it wisely.
When in love, your eyes will speak.
Marvelous poem

[Miss Sharon]

Awwww! Thanks so much Sami for your nice review. I appreciate you. ~Sharon

[Sami Khalil]

You are welcome Miss Sharon.

[andrew mitchell]

There’s a lot of wisdom here , when to speak up and when to remain silent. Think before you speak, don’t speak when you’re angry. All those little pieces of wisdom we were told.

[Miss Sharon]

Thank you for a beautiful review Andrew! You are appreciated. ~Sharon

[andrew mitchell]

Thank you Miss Sharon

[Mauricio Montoya]

Wow I love this yeah I'm not going to bite my tongue but my grandmother would say, if you're not going something good don't say what you'll regret later. So you're right stay mute. Thank you for sharing.

[Miss Sharon]

What a nice review! Thanks ever so much. ~Sharon

[Mauricio Montoya]

It's a good write thank you

[Lorry]

I'm beginning to think the very same thing. It seems that even when meaning one thing, it can be taken entirely wrong by the hearer, depending on the mood they are in at the time.
Now I must be off, because I've just seen the rain and have some people to growl at that mention it in passing! ☺

[Miss Sharon]

Thanks so much Lorry. I appreciate you! ~Sharon

[John the Baptist]

A humorous offering here, but it does make a point about human nature. Sometimes, even when we have habits we know we'd like to ditch, we give in to them. Habits, unfortunately, are programmed into our minds, and deprogramming them can take time and hard work.

[Miss Sharon]

Thank you for your kind review John! ~Sharon

[Desert Knave]

LOL. I have never quite mastered the art of keeping my thoughts to myself long enough to filter them. Pretty rhyme and a great write. ~Jim

[Miss Sharon]

Thanks so much Jim! It's good to hear from you. ~Sharon

[emmajoygreen]

Laughing because being mute would be miracle and hands up, I admit it! But you and I know you have the most wonderful ability to speak out, express the wonders of the world if you see fit.. and also, you love to inspire people into thinking and/or to smile or have a good laugh.. this morning, for me, you have done both. Thank you so much, Sharon!

[Miss Sharon]

Thanks so much for your kind words my friend! ~Sharon

[emmajoygreen]

My pleasure, of course.. plus the chance to debate your words some time in the new year! :) Enjoy the happy times, ignore the sad ones and in between dance the night away - or something, Sharon!

[emmajoygreen]

Just read this again, It has to be a forever keeper for those dark days when little goes right!