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Goes Without Saying

I try and remember my manners,
but-as with everything else, in life;
I'm supposed to remember THAT !
It goes without saying.

I tend to "shy" away from the Times,
that put me to the "test".
You know, like "pass or fail", kinda stuff.
But, that'd go without saying.

I try to remember, not to repeat,
actions that I truly regret.
Kinda like when you can't remember it at all...
..but, that TOO, goes without saying.

Twice; I've been completely wrong in my life,
and it's VERY difficult, to live down,
because I forget that, everyone else will remember.
But, of course...that ALSO, goes without saying.

And if I've happened to omit, ANYTHING ELSE...just now;
remember, ALL will come out in the "wash";
cleaned up, starched, pressed, and minus one of each sock...
....but, you know; that goes without saying.

— docmaverick, Jul 02, 2008

About the Author

Region, Country: The High Desert, in the wild west, southern California, U.S. of A.., USA

Favorite Poets: Keates, Poe, Dickinson, and Dr. Seuss. There are a smattering of others, but why bother listing 'em all, ya know?, I also rely on a few of our poets, here....for advice, and what not. I couldn't possibly explain what a fountain of live, effective knowledge we have...right here in our midst ! To catch a glimmer of brilliance, merely visit: the Stream.

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RSScheerer

RSScheerer

17 years 11 months ago

Quirky

You run your reader in circles a few times, but this is a clever, quirky piece. Best, ~ Ronda

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