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From a Tired, Old Fart

By Dana CrandellPublished 15 days ago Updated 11 days ago 1 min read
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NOTICE:

What follows is a PSA

From one whose patience ends today.

His tolerance for blatant gall

Has hit a necessary wall.

~

No longer will this one allow

The pompous, “holier-than-thou”

A space within his heart or mind

To store the drivel from your kind.

~

To those who offer their support

With no disclosure or report

That states what backing me will cost:

You are not welcome here. Get lost.

~

And if you're here to make a case

Against those of a given race,

Be warned, this one will close the door

On you and all that you stand for.

~

This time-worn soul has had enough

And consequently, will rebuff

Without the slightest hint of pause

The words of any who would cause

~

Unrest, dissent, or discontent

Based on a rumor or event

As told by members of the press

Or politi – but I digress...

~

No altruism is claimed here,

Only a wish not to hear

The bleating of a blinded sheep

Or troll whose thoughts are all but deep.

~

Please, stand on notice, friends and foes,

I'll read your poetry and prose,

And comment where appropriate,

But blowhards can kiss this guy's butt.

***

Author's Note: Not my nicest work, but no apologies for this one. It's more about those I deal with elsewhere than Vocal and Vocalites. Thanks for reading and for any feedback you care to leave!

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About the Creator

Dana Crandell

Dad, Stepdad, Grandpa, Husband, lover of Nature and dogs.

Poet, Writer, Editor, Photographer, Artist

My poetry collection: Life, Love & Ludicrosity

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  • Rachel Robbins6 days ago

    I'm just imagining how much nicer the world would be with more tired old farts, not prepared to put up with nonsense. ❤️

  • Sara Wilson11 days ago

    This was a great piece. No apologies necessary. Sometimes niceness needs to take the back seat for a minute. It was necessary here. Love it 🔥🔥

  • Jay Kantor13 days ago

    D-Bud - Kiss my butt is the take-sides rhetoric of late. Which side to fall on for we 'Old Farts. 'Marvelous presentation...and I only say that as a true sycophant..! J-Bud in politically 'Squished' L.A.

  • Mo Darasi14 days ago

    Love this Dana and great ending line as well 🤣

  • Dean F. Hardy14 days ago

    We need more old farts like you, Dana. Keep dusting that crop.

  • Mother Combs15 days ago

    It always feels so good when we speak our minds, standing up for ourselves. Well done on the PSA, Dana

  • Tiffany Gordon15 days ago

    Get it Dana! Let em' know! 💪🏾

  • Judey Kalchik 15 days ago

    I am aware that my unease, anger, and fear have invaded my writing. Always grateful for those that read and give feedback.

  • Margaret Brennan15 days ago

    BRAVO!!!! LOVE IT.. LOVE IT !!!!

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