After Sonnet 91: Life Lessons #poetry

Posted on May 25, 2018 by TanGental

Seems as apt today as ever….

Some glory in their birth, some in their skill

Some enjoy a pint, some prefer a pill

Some are shallow, followers of fashion,

Some see their art as the epitome of passion.

Some pay a fortune to retain their youth

Some hold the common touch, some just stand aloof.

But wherever you stand on this spectrum

Finding joy remains a conundrum.  

The secret is not found in one’s reputation

Nor in some chemical hallucination.

The simple truth is clear, as was ever thus

Always say you’re sorry and never make a fuss.

About TanGental

My name is Geoff Le Pard. Once I was a lawyer; now I am a writer. I've published several books: a four book series following Harry Spittle as he grows from hapless student to hapless partner in a London law firm; four others in different genres; a book of poetry; four anthologies of short fiction; and a memoir of my mother. I have several more in the pipeline. I have been blogging regularly since 2014, on topic as diverse as: poetry based on famous poems; memories from my life; my garden; my dog; a whole variety of short fiction; my attempts at baking and food; travel and the consequent disasters; theatre, film and book reviews; and the occasional thought piece. Mostly it is whatever takes my fancy. I avoid politics, mostly, and religion, always. I don't mean to upset anyone but if I do, well, sorry and I suggest you go elsewhere. These are my thoughts and no one else is to blame. If you want to nab anything I post, please acknowledge where it came from.
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15 Responses to After Sonnet 91: Life Lessons #poetry

  1. Sue Vincent says:
    May 25, 2018 at 1:34 pm

    Nicely done, Geoff.

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  2. Ritu says:
    May 25, 2018 at 3:14 pm

    Good one His Geoffleship!

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  3. JT Twissel says:
    May 25, 2018 at 6:34 pm

    Your poem brought a big smile to my face! Sometimes it’s the simplest solution that draws the most joy.

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  4. thecontentedcrafter says:
    May 25, 2018 at 6:44 pm

    A song to live by!!

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  5. LucciaGray says:
    May 28, 2018 at 4:29 pm

    ‘Sorry’ is always appropriate!

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  6. Al Lane says:
    May 31, 2018 at 10:31 am

    Should be the national anthem…

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