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Good manner makes good friends

Some love to compare and sigh for no reason

As if they are captive in the self made prison

They  always  try to measure others’ treasure

They feel jealous when others seem better

They gloat if others have less than them

And make all efforts to feel deep shame

I hate those who find joy in humiliation

They are like beast in the shape of human

Their manner hurts many innocent hearts

They are always merciless and harsh

I hope such people will change for ever

To live with others for friendly favor

Reviews

[Aethereal]

Being a gloating fool is nothing to gloat over. No one possesses anything but for a fleeting moment. To gloat over an ephemeral advantage is a foolish activity. Even our bodies are incomplete copies of what they were seven years before. I count my momentary blessings and wish the same for all others.

[zainul]

Thank you Aethereal for the sagacious statement.
Yes, to gloat over an ephemeral advantage is a foolish activity.
I am very glad that you have taken time to read and review to enlighten all of us.

[Catherine Frain]

I loved this with it's strong pull even from it's first line. As I trad through the poem, I felt a bitterness towards the person who does this, and how they should change for the better. This poem signifies that anyone who does this should change. Manners are always needed, no matter who you are. I love how that the message of needing manners is brought out while reading this. This was brilliantly don.

[zainul]

I feel very glad that you elaborated the point with your wise words.
Thank you Katherine for stopping by and extend your support to the initiative of correcting their manners.

[Sioranth Smith]

I love that you wrote a poem about these types of people and I too hope that one day they will "wake up" and starting putting something more positive out into the world instead of so much more negativity.

[zainul]

Thank you Sioranth for the enlightening review.
Such people will be ashamed when conscientious people will stand against their objectionable activities.
Thank you for stopping by to grace this piece.

[Sarai Lee]

I love the two stanza structure and rhythme of this, and the honesty in your words. You do a great job of revealing the cruelty that some people carry to make themselves feel more important than others. I too "hate those who find joy in humiliation". I really enjoyed this piece!

[zainul]

My day has been decorated by the gracious presence of Sarai Lee.
I feel very very honored and blessed by your admiring review and strong support.
Thank you dear friend and have a nice time.

[Sarai Lee]

I hope your day was a good one!

[zainul]

Thanks for the lovely wishes,sweet poet!

[Kenaz]

I forgot to be critical and mention that manners is the singular form of manner in English :) manner would be the way that you go about something. Manners is the value that you put into that action

[Kenaz]

said that wrong but, hopefully you'll understand haha.

[zainul]

Thanks for pointing out,dear friend.
I will fix all problems suggested by reviewers soon.
read moreThanks for pointing out,dear friend.
I will fix all problems suggested by reviewers soon.
Thanks for the admiring review.
This means a world to me.

[Vidya Bacchus]

this is very true and brilliantly written.Thank you dear poet

[zainul]

Vidya,I feel very honored by your admiring review.
This means a world to me.

[Vidya Bacchus]

the very same goes for me .You are truly a wonderful writer.Write on.

[zainul]

This is our mutual pleasure.
I will keep writing and expect you will also enlighten us with your unique knowledge(vidya).:)

[Abdul Aziz]

Your words ring true. I've always lamented the loss of morals and ethics in society, which is quite manifest in many of our regular dealings with people. Jealousy and sadism run rampant, sadly, as you have described. I believe everyone feels a little jealous at some point in their lives, but they should take that as a challenge to push themselves more, and not to hate the other person. Thoughtful write. There are a few grammatical errors, but they may just be typos. Keep writing!

[zainul]

Thank you Dr.Abdul Aziz for the enlightening review.
You have pinpointed the social and psychological maladies of jealousy and hate in quite specific way.
I appreciate your contribution.
This means a lot to me.

[Rita L. Sev]

What a wonderful world that would be, if these attitudes would change. Well said, Zainul.

[zainul]

Thank you Rita for stopping by and grace this piece with your inspiring review.
Yes,the world would be quite peaceful if attitudes would change.

[Paula]

Love this, it definitely shows your experience with being hurt. We all can relate which is why this is such a good poem. I like this a lot

[zainul]

Thank you Rosalie for the admiring review.
Yes,I was hurt and it was really intolerable.
read moreThank you Rosalie for the admiring review.
Yes,I was hurt and it was really intolerable.
I feel very glad that you could relate.
Thank you for taking time to grace this piece.

[Karen Elizabeth miller]

Looks like you've been hurt in the past it creates good materials that ypu can use to your advantage to heal and grow I love it

[zainul]

You have perfectly perceived my situation.
Thanks for your thoughtful review.
It means a world to me.
Thank you for stopping by to grace this piece.

[Kenaz]

Too true my friend. Being envious is okay, but you must show some respect to those you envy

[zainul]

Thank you dear friend for the thoughtful verdict.
Yes,we may hope that they socialize and come back to mainstream.
Though we know that some amount jealousy helps productive competition,yet worse level of jealousy may turn to envy which may instigate one to be very aggressive and furious.
Thanks for stopping by to grace the piece.