Sunday, March 27, 2016

Poetry Sunday


In case you were wondering where Mr Philip Schultz stands ...

What I Like and Don't Like 
by Philip Schultz 

I like to say hello and goodbye.
I like to hug but not shake hands.
I prefer to wave or nod. I enjoy
the company of strangers pushed
together in elevators or subways.
I like talking to cab drivers
but not receptionists. I like
not knowing what to say.
I like talking to people I know
but care nothing about. I like
inviting anyone anywhere.
I like hearing my opinions
tumble out of my mouth
like toddlers tied together
while crossing the street,
trusting they won’t be squashed
by fate. I like greeting-card clichés
but not dressing up or down.
I like being appropriate
but not all the time.
I could continue with more examples
but I’d rather give too few
than too many. The thought
of no one listening anymore-
I like that least of all.

How about you, Dear Readers? What do you like and not like? Leave a comment.

Have a good day and enjoy the rest of your weekend. More thoughts tomorrow.

Bilbo

5 comments:

  1. I like being alone.
    I like when it's quiet.
    I like the sunshine and the beach.
    I like riding my motorcycle.
    I like hanging out with my adult kids.
    I have a pretty sweet sweet life.
    I like that!

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  2. I like quiet walks on trails.
    I like uninvolved sports watching.
    I like Gulf Shores with my sweetie.
    I like being out in the country at night and seeing stars.
    I like barbecue ribs.
    I like solving engineering problems.
    I like women's butts!
    I like foosball.
    Life is good. Find what you enjoy and do it!

    Sail on, Bilbo!

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  3. I like sun and surf for short periods of time...anime....chocolate pudding......friends and family...doggies......LSU......cruising on the sea......driving in the mountains.....my man.......coffee.....New Orleans.....Alaska......internet friends........cranesbill geraniums.

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  4. I like Bilbo for President. John #1. Angel #13. And Elvis #7.

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  5. allenwoodhaven7:58 PM

    I like peace and quiet.
    I like small moments of beauty.
    I like kindness from and towards anyone.
    I like children playing and and having fun.
    I like making people laugh.
    I like music that moves me.

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