Do Not

Alistair Briggs on May 3, 2009

Tags: do not, poem, Poetry

A non-serious poem entitled “Do Not”.

Do not read my words,
if you think they are about you.
Do not take it to heart,
if disagreement is what you find.

Do not take it for granted,
that this is written about you.
Do not blame me,
if you think that this is unkind.

Do not come and tell me,
if you think that this is rude.
Do not think you have the right,
to tell me I am wrong.

Do not make the same mistakes,
that others have made before.
Do not think you will win the game,
because I can prove I am strong.

Do not underestimate,
the power these words can have.
Do not think they are meant for you,
they are meant for another.

Do not question who they are for,
I will never reveal that answer.
Do not question the motives,
there is no need to bother.

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Mrs. Turaz on May 3, 2009
Can you explain what is non-serious poetry is?
scout on May 3, 2009
Clever movement for the mind to wander through.
The power of the words, so true.
Really enjoyed this.
xoxo on May 3, 2009
Enjoyed it. Tnx
Bullwinkle Muse on May 3, 2009
Well, SOMEONE”S gotten their comeuppance. )
Bo Russo on May 3, 2009
Is it about me? Me me me me? I know it’s about me!!!

This was fun Al.I have an idea but like you said you’ll not reveal the deep dark secret……..this is sooooooo funny,I love it.
Duff D Moss on May 3, 2009
Makes me think of the song “I bet you think this song is about you” by the screaming jets. Fun read!
Alistair Briggs on May 3, 2009
Duff you mean “you’re so vain” written by Carly Simon?
Mystical Whitewolf on May 3, 2009
Very Interesting read and the comments are great lol
payge on May 3, 2009
Now this was an interesting piece to read,nwever seen any other poet use the word non-serious before.
Mrs. Turaz on May 3, 2009
I think someone wants to mislay the object there.
Karen Gross on May 3, 2009
My first thought was also the Carly Simon song. I would also like to know your definition of non-serious. Is that a legal term to keep you from getting sued by paranoid readers like BoJack when he finds out that the poem really was about him? (Sorry Bo – you are just such an easy target!)
Betty Carew on May 3, 2009
Interesting poem Alistair
Miss Heda on May 3, 2009
lol karen!

as always you write a enjoyable write. i was going to ask who the poem IS about but than i read the verse do not ask who it is about….so i won’t ask lol =oD
clay hurtubise on May 3, 2009
I’m with Karen on this, Carly Simon & Bo!!
Bo, you should know better, it’s about ME !!
Thanks,
Clay
Jo Oliver on May 3, 2009
well what should we do? lol
spiritwalker on May 3, 2009
wow…nice write and refeshing. It is always nice to see someone write about ordinary everyday things such as vanity.
Juancav on May 3, 2009
Who is the other? Lol.
George W Whitehead on May 4, 2009
If it’s not about me, what is it about?
Mr Ghaz on May 4, 2009
Excellent!.that was lovely and beautiful poem..Well done and thnx for sharing this great stuff..
Denise Kawaii on May 4, 2009
Great poem – brings out the curiosity and paranoia in all of us
Taffy on May 4, 2009
Reminds me of the song “You’re so vain! You think this song is about ya!”
Alina Beck on May 4, 2009
The opening of this poem is fantastic – do not read these words – how it makes me want to read every single one of them!!
Kimberly Moore on May 4, 2009
Do not take this wrong, but your poem is wonderful:)
Mrs. Turaz on May 4, 2009
I think the writer terrorises us.
Mrs. Turaz on May 4, 2009
Perhaps, he talks to himself!
Joni Keith on May 5, 2009
Nicely stated.
Chris Stonecipher on May 5, 2009
Clever poem!
writing4angels on May 8, 2009
that was a very good poem. Thanks for sharing.
CutestPrincess on May 22, 2009
Awesome poem that carrys with it a very profound message.

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