POETIC BANDITS' MERRY-GO-ROUND:
Words to Avoid in an Argument
copyright 2008 Gregg Rowe aka lordoftherings
http://allpoetry.com/poem/4734773
If there is not an except
there will always be a but;
sometimes there is an except and a but
— yet could also be confusing
+ + + + +
Proverbial Smoking Gun
©copyright 2009 Bonita M Quesinberry
Indeed, except, but, however, and yet
have the power to call off all bets;
just as YOU, instead of saying IT,
causes defensive reactions to spit
at that proverbial smoking gun:
one aimed at them, three at you—
damage done.
Author notes
Poetic Bandit chosen: Gregg Rowe aka lordoftherings
Poem: "Words to Avoid in an Argument"
http://allpoetry.com/poem/4734773
In a list
A contest entry
- Merry-Go-Round: Mid-Month Contest For the Poetic Bandits by azure85.
900 points, ended April 2, 8 entries
Honorable mention
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
Phrasing makes or breaks a deal; just as phrasing wins or loses disagreements.
Comments
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You have crafted an interesting and thought provoking poem about verbal interaction and the power of words. Good reflection and response to the poem that inspired this write. Well done dear poet,
Best of luck in the contest.
Dennis
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A very ingenius take on the poem that inspired you. You took it up to a new level, and your closing lines are great. Thank you so much for your entry!
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i was there, except i was not, in the line of fire of an arguement, i was physically there, however my mind was elsewhere, it was then that the bullets hit my ego. the words exploded, yet i was not hurt for i was not really there. something like that i think
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I like your contribution in the form of a review of my merry-go-round entry. You quite poetically reveal just how it feels to be in the midst of an argument riddled with words meant to manipulate and destroy. Thank you!
Luv & hugs, BonnieQ 
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Quite interesting - I like the way you have done this, and the depth of it.
best wishes in the contest
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Nice. I like your last two lines. Emotional opposition is what this world is all about. It is human nature to oppose and defend the ego. Defending the ego is fear. Love conquers fear.
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Great Job!
I see you entered! I like what you did here. Words aptly chosen are like gold to the ears! How's that for a Biblical paraphrase? All the best in the Contest. Thanks for yet another reminder of how to put the fire out!
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Thank you, Kath! I really liked your Biblical paraphrase, such true words.
Like you, there are those days when I need that reminder of how to put out another's fire aimed at me. 
Luv & hugs, BonQ
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FUN
yES INDEAD THIS HAS BEEN FUN. iF THIS WERE LONGER iF THIS WERE LONGDF WITH MOR WORDS IT MIGHT BE EATHER SHORT LIKE I LIKE IT OR SHORT LIKE i LIKE THEM .LIKE SISTER jOANE
Love You Guys
Brother Bob
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Thank you, darling brother Bob! Hey, you should think about joining the Poetic Bandits group. They always have things going on and support each other as poets. Good way to meet others, most of whom are wonderful Christians. Just go to the contest page where this poem is entered, and there will be a link for joining the group!
Much luv & hugs, SisBon
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Wow you are such an exceptional personality....as seen in your writings, God has surely blessed you with awesome wisdom, not many can claim this...good luck with this entry in the contest
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Awww, thank you, sweet Sis! Of course, it all just means I'm old. SisBon
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Hopefully I would tame my tongue, but anyhoo, this is so full of wisdom. Awesome write dear AP mother. Blessings.
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Thank you, darling daughter! Just means I'm old! MomB
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