How Not To Behave

Just a silly little poem I wrote when I had nothing better to do ;)

 

The time has come,

for me to stand out,

to make an example

of how not to act.

It’s how I always do,

make mistakes,

do things wrong,

kill peoples hope,

kill people’s faith.

Yet, I have a purpose:

to teach other people

how not to behave.

 

© 2008 Maria Retz

Author's Note

Please let me know if you find errors in the text. I am trying to learn English as fluently as possible. Thank you.

Reviews

[Coyote Poetry]

Poem had no errors. Just a fun poem to read. How not to behave. I had a few days where I could give a class on how not to behave. A excellent poem. Made me smile this morning.
Coyote

[nunldon]

I think that you've succeeded in encapsulating a lot of information (ideas)
very succinctly. I love the power and simplicity.

[James Paulin]

To behave or not to behave? We all answer yes to both parts of the question. A deeper poem than it seems at first glance. I like poems of this nature.

[Tomás Ó C..]

Its a positive twist on someones life that is out of control... the English is OK, no wories. Do you want to do any translations of mine?

[Gandré]

mistakes shall not be repeated. and when we do, we can't do otherwise.. great poem, enjoyed it a lot. where did you go? miss u.

[Ravenskald]

thoughtful and interesting

It's how I always do,
make mistakes,
do things wrong,
kill peoples hope,
kill people's faith.

is it really hope and faith if it can die ?
or is it yours or borrowed
hope n faith are safe in the heart
not in the head
IMHO
in the head it can seep out your ears ;)
thx for the read

[Crazy Cat Man]

Ohhhh scary poem of someone I do not want to get close to lol....great piece

It's how I always do,
make mistakes,
do things wrong,
kill peoples hope,
kill people's faith.

sounds like a heartbreaker to me lol

[Lovesleftovers]

It's wonderful! What an interesting way to speak of mistakes, very clever! Your English is wonderful and I commend you for using the beautiful art of poetry as a way to learn further!

[Kenna]

This is great! I really like your point, as well. It's very true.
And I couldn't find any mistakes; nice job. :)

[kurrupted]

this piece as short as it is has the essence and magnificense of the standard of morality...true even as we make mistakes in life we still stand the chance for others to learn from us...and the truth is even with the lines
"....make mistakes,do things wrong,kill peoples hope,kill people's " people could learn from your mistakes.
its short and strong, well penned also...your english is good, very good..i think all you need is alil' confidence. nice job here.