Polite Society

The piece speaks for itself.

Cold, indifferent

heartless, apathetic

are conjectures hurled

behind my back.

 

but when 

they are in deep, deep s**t

they are more than willing

to kiss my feet.

(probably, a loan shark :)

Author's Note

written more than a year ago. obviously a rant. and i could no longer recall the reason behind it.

Reviews

[Pax]

haha, the little comment on the last part makes me smile wide... it made me think about those time na despite the name calling on your or the degrading feedback against you, they still come to you when they needed money or help, this happens mostly in family relatives... I think your denying the little truth there Gab on your author's note, I think you know the reason, perhaps some parts of it anyways... hehe, family matters ito, if i am not mistaken... again a great rant that speaks one of the negatives sides in our society....

[gabrielle]

Are you suggesting that I have selective amnesia, Pax? Hahaha. Now, I know the stealthy way how to get you here at WC :) :). Thanks PAx..I hope you are doing fine

[NeiL ArandA]

We have a visitor from another site . Is he a defector ? We need to hold him hostage here and give Pax diplomatic immunity . We need to cancel his dual citizenship from HelloPoetry . Glad to see you back Pax .Gab will you facilitate the process ? :)

[gabrielle]

Pax is just returning to his domicile, neil. He is a mere resident in
HP with no intent, i suppose, to make it permanent. No need to hostage him. He can always come back from where he started from. :) nag explore lang sya ng other forums :)

[NeiL ArandA]

I hope he will find it more greener on our side . And perhaps to blossom again where he was originally planted and sprouted . O poetic response pa yan . Sana tablan . We miss you Pax .Gusto mo sunduin ka pa namin . I will bring a pot . Gab handa mo yung mouth watering cup cakes . Sagot ni lola Dhaye iyung drinks . O wala niyan sa HP . Saka dito merong magpapautang sa yo doon wala . May paluwagan dito . SEEEEE !

[gabrielle]

Or baka nakukulitan lang sa atin kaya namangka sa kabilang ilog. Peace, Pax :) Bring a pot!? Bad influence ka, Neil, bawal yan! Lol!

[NeiL ArandA]

Pot or paso for transplant .Good influence ang tropa at barkada natin .

[Pax]

:) happy to read this ......... :D

[Ranger Kessel]

Its a great little rant. I chuckled.

[SleeplessVolcano]

Hilariously expressed, though, many a serious message is presented in jest, and I also think this would apply to many fair-weather friends, who only know us when the connection is beneficial to them.

Well written!

[Lydia Shutter]

Oh yes, some people are only nice when they need something from you. Those people are not your friends and not deserving of any compassion you would give them. The anger in this is honest and powerful. Lydi**

[Tom]

Very pertinent words, far to many people take and take but rarely reciprocate in kind, true friends are a real asset and worthy of our respect !

A thought-provoking wisely penned poem !

[gabrielle]

Thank you,Tom. Glad to see you :)

[NeiL ArandA]

This could be a cultural behavior and attitude that are engraved deeply in our socio or geopolitical system . We are good as long as we are doing them a favor. But once we turn them down we can be labeled with anything they want to call us . Two words comes to mind " Pakikisama and Utang na Loob ". Among Western culture they have a problem understanding why a foreigner from another culture have a hard time saying " NO " to his/her employer sometimes . Its our culture that molds and shapes our attitude towards another person or position of authority. It is not a people pleaser either . Its not out of obligation or compulsion . It seems like to turn somebody down is a serious attrition . Some if not most result to the most ingenious excuse concocted instead of simply saying no... Regardless of there unrealistic demand and expectations you are still a bad and selfish person .

[gabrielle]

Truthful observation; Neil. :) Thank you so much for your support :)

[jacob erin-cilberto]

people often shun and criticize us, but when they need something from us? we are their best friends.

[gabrielle]

Yes, the dark side of human nature. Thank you, JEC. :)

[ANTO]

So the line in brackets was you wondering what this was all about? - I love that.
Loan sharks/poem sharks or just everyday hangers on/users maybe?
I liked it anyhow. It spoke to me regarding recent relationships.
Thanks for sharing Gabrielle

[gabrielle]

Oh, yes this could also be about the user-friendly :) Thank you, Anto.

[ANTO]

Im in I.T. and user friendly means something completely different to your use just now (I think) but now I think your meaning for it will make me smile everytime I encounter it. Thanks for that .:)

[gabrielle]

We just give different meaning to it. "User-friendly people" refers to those individuals who come to you so sweet and so friendly only they need something from you..lol.. ;)

[ANTO]

A bit like frenemies - lol

[Dhaye]

Hmnnn...I think I agree with the comment below that you actually knew the reason. Hehe.

Actually, people are good when they need something from you. Better than, they are demanding something while still showing their arrogance. lol

But I understand the reason behind those lines...

Don't worry. You did the right thing for yourself.. More rant, less stress. Hehe.

[gabrielle]

Hehehehe! I got many poem-rants..Nakahide lang :) :). Tamuh! Nakakatanggal stress. I miss talking with you guys, nakakatanggal ng stress din :) :) :)

[Dhaye]

Tanggalin kaya natin yung nagbibigay ng stress sa iyo? I mean, tanggalin mo lang sa memorya mo. LOL

[Dhaye]

If lagi kang makikipag-usap sa akin...tanggal pati katinuan mo. Bahaha!

[Pax]

ayan nawala na yung stress mo kasi di na nakatago, na-ilabas mo na... hehe :) wala ng reminders kasi deleted na sa memory... :D

[gabrielle]

Hahahaha! Gusto ko kaya yun.. Mas maganda mawala sa katinuan dahil sa saya kesa dahil sa stress!!read moreHahahaha! Gusto ko kaya yun.. Mas maganda mawala sa katinuan dahil sa saya kesa dahil sa stress!!

[Dhaye]

Oo nga, noh? Mas maganda kasi magiging buwang ka na smiling face...kaysa naman buwang ka na nga, poker or ugly face pa. Ehehehe.

[gabrielle]

Tama! kaya ading pax, wag masyado emote jan ha? :) :)

[Pax]

smiles, I'll do that, sabi mo nga sa poem mo, kailang ko rin ng breather... always enjoy your company here... thanks Gab, Thanks Dhaye...

[Dhaye]

Maganda kasi ang company namin, maraming benefits. Di gaya ng company ng iba, walang SSS (Smile and Shake Hak hak.

[Dhaye]

Smile and Shake in Silliness (SSS) hehehe. Bilis mag-post ng comment tong cp ko ah.

[gabrielle]

Hahaha. I am also on my cp. Ang bagal ko tuloy. SSS ganda ah. Bka nmn GSIS (Gorgeous Smile Is in Style) ang sa iyo. :) :)

[Pax]

that is why i am grateful na nandiyan pa kayo... thankful na despite my silence sometimes your still checking up on me, okay ba ako, kamusta na kaya ako... growing up my only bestfriends are my relatives, ayan medyo na-iiyak na ako..huhu,anyways, smile parin, tama na ang dramahan, sa poem lng pwde yan diba. :D

[Dhaye]

Marami pa kaming promo (free items). Dahil fashion designer ako, may free designs ka na ng underwear, free delivery, pero magbabayad ka ng tax, plus yung attorney's fee para doon sa contract na wala kang ibang isusuot na ibang product. Kay Gab naman, dahil may pabrika sya ng ice buko at cakes, libre din yan...weekly may email ka ng photos ng kanyang products, pumikit ka na lang at imagine mo yung amoy at lasa.

Ang matindi, common product namin ang siomai. Libre yun...papadalhan ka namin. Maghintay ka lang ng 12 days at puntahan mo sa LBC. Hehe

Wala nyan sa ibang company. Sya nga pala ang pangalan ng company namin ay GSSS (Girlalung
Sobrang Siba sa Siomai). :)

[Dhaye]

Pasensya na, Gab. Nakawala na naman yung espiritu ko.

[gabrielle]

Lol. Dhaye isang balde yata ng kape nainom mo. Hahaha. Oh pax, may exclusive contract ka ng ieendorse. Hahaha. Lugi ako sa icebuko biz! Binola ako ng binola na masarap daw kya puro free taste. Ok yang siomai biz ah. Yung may cart near schools... pede makipartnership? Hegege

[gabrielle]

Siomai means show my love ba, dhaye? Oh my gulay! I am so slow to pick up pagdating sa jokes. Lol. Sineryoso ko talaha yung siomai business mo. Kakaloka ako! :) :)

[Dhaye]

Loka ka nga. Siomai talaga. Business ang usapan. Over-thinking yan, huh!

[Pax]

haha, :D..............

[Gee]

Might be the man who drives the poo lorry emptying cesspits!!

[gabrielle]

lol. Thank you Gee...I owe you :) :) :)

[Larry-Michael]

Sounds like the "cool kids" kissing your a*s around finals huh? None could've this better than you did! Kudos

[gabrielle]

haha! it could be about them :) :) Thank you Larry-MIchael :)