Quotes about embarrass, page 5
Kooks, Cranks And Wallygrasses
We live in a strange old world
filled with kooks, cranks and wallygrasses.
You find them everywhere you go.
They try to embarrass, harass
and even put you down.
They think they are a noble species
better than everyone around.
They are the top of the banana tree
with all the other monkeys swinging around
these kooks, cranks and wallygrasses.
If you don't believe me,
just cast your eyes around and see what I see.
Kooks, cranks and wallygrasses
here, there and everywhere.
24 April 2012
poem by David Harris
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A Portrait
she doesn't have those eyes
that keep staring at you too curiously
she would never embarrass anybody
or make you look down into your own hands
but the corner of her eyes
they always smile
even when sorrowful
once I heard her quote a poet
a local one whose name I forgot
known within the borders of this land
'God your so good
the sin is only mine'
or something like that
she did it with a smile
quite sure she'll sin again
because it's impossible not to
there is a trait of honesty in her
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poem by Miroslava Odalovic
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To destroy my cupid
Maybe I embarrass you
If I reveal my love
Or say I love you.
Instead I show it in deeds.
I am sincere to you
And serious about your wants.
Maybe you do not know
I am doing these without a break
Despite no break in your silence.
Maybe you do not know,
I will not turn jealous of one
Who might find your fevour.
Maybe you do not know
I will not be bitter
Even if you slip for someone.
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poem by Rm. Shanmugam Chettiar
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Genius Born To Break Rules
slant rhyme corrected
poetry teacher corrections
stuck in muddy rules
the great and genius
are born to break rules
mainstream adhered
seasoned esteemed
recognized poetry teacher
had taught his poetry
classes for decades
basking in certainty
of set academic rules
inferior gerund form
not to be maturity used
in verse perfect line
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poem by Terence George Craddock
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Spankings Overdue
Religious pageantries are ending.
Rituals performed that feed on sins and fear...
And lives lived in expected limitations,
No longer apply...
For those who have dashed hopes,
Of acquiring golden wings in the afterlife to fly!
Eyes have been opened wide.
And if we are all God's children,
As convincing missionaries on missions...
Deceptively wish all to believe.
Some derelicts are currently being pursued,
For spankings overdue!
As will be witnessed by those conscious...
In delight that these endeavors take place,
With a purpose to punish and embarrass the degradators.
poem by Lawrence S. Pertillar
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Americans In Paris
Americans in Paris
rarely will embarrass
the Frenchies,
who, when they’re in Manhattan
regard as ill-begotten
our wenches,
since they don’t give French kisses
like those a Frenchman’s missus
provides.
Unlike the taxi horn
George scouted, Frenchmen scorn
as girl guides
without baton
Manhattan.
Inspired by a TV performance of “American in Paris” by George Gershwin, performed by the NY Philharmonic conducted by Alan Gilbert in a New Year’s eve concert that included five Cole Porter songs sung by Thomas Hampson, including “Why Gay Paree? ” a favorite of Hampson, who was interviewed by Alec Baldwin before the performance.
12/31/09
poem by Gershon Hepner
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Call Me Not A Poet
Call me not A poet
It’s a shame to Shelly and Scott
A disgrace to Wordsworth and Frost
And heart-broken will be Homer and Tagore
Don’t embarrass those all time greats
Now sitting in the Lord’s court
Crooning their best ever cantos
In elegance, ex tempore
But I have an earnest hope
One day, one of those of my idols
Will sure by an accidental glimpse, from heavens
Catch me, standing on this Earth
With my hands stretched out
Trying frantic, to touch at least one star
In the vast poetic yonder
And make an affectionate chortle
Encouraging my puerile endeavor
It’s all! Enough for me to set on
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poem by Sathya Narayana
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Are You Proud Of Yourself?
Go ahead.
Here's your opportunity.
You've been waiting to embarrass me publicly...
For years.
Haven't you?
Well...
You go ahead.
Make a fool of yourself!
And keep this in mind...
Dishonesty will eventually,
Come and bite you back...
When you least expect it!
So say anything about me you wish.
I could care less!
'All I was going to say is that I think,
You are a fantastic, considerate...
And a loving human being.'
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poem by Lawrence S. Pertillar
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Holiday Seasonings
Like a Wind-Up Toy
herky-jerky
lurchy-lurchy
I careen
against the Murky
shopping, shopping
gift-choosing
Auntie present-thinking
what is best
for each and every one;
House to Decorate
Dinner to Make
Relatives to Tolerate
Neighbor's caroling
unsure I am
of what grandma
will say
to embarrass
the boss;
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poem by Lonnie Hicks
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Button Down Your Hatches Quick
Button down your hatches quick...
You lassies fast grabbing lads.
Pull up your britches over your hips.
The commander comes to inspect the ship.
And we with a quickened pace must ensure...
The commander leaves impressed with it.
Remove all makeup from the boys.
And you girls make sure you wear slips.
Don't embarrass yourselves with low self esteem.
Remember the oath to maintain our greatness.
No matter what trash we wallow in and permit.
Impress with image to prove none of us are misfits.
Button down your hatches quick...
You lassies fast grabbing lads.
Pull up your britches over your hips.
The commander comes to inspect the ship.
And fast we must ensure...
The commander leaves impressed with it.
poem by Lawrence S. Pertillar
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