My Gift To You

By Dynamaso

Wed, 11 Jun 2008
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I want to give you something
You’ve never been given before
Something deserved
To make you think
Before you speak in future
And bash someone else senseless
With your callous, cavalier invective

I want to give you something
A present or a gift, if you fancy
Something thoughtful
To remind you to be more
Careful in the future
So you won’t tear emotional strips
Off someone who doesn’t deserve it

I have a number of choices
And this is my dilemma
Whether I should give you
A swift kick in the bum
Or a smack on the nose
You can’t say you haven’t earned it
There are too many who think you have

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Submitted by jennifer on
Oh, yes! 'So you won’t tear emotional strips Off someone who doesn’t deserve it' Well that just about sums up my experiences in my last big relationship! So well put... And I learnt a new word! Invective...so you have given me a gift too, but a much nicer one!

 

Submitted by Dynamaso on
Thanks again Jen... This is inspired by a previously-close friend who has this nasty habit and a discussion about him I had with my wife recently. I'm pleased I was able to give you a gift. It is always a good day when I learn a new word.