Tuesday, July 02, 2013

562 : The Open Can



The Open can

A warning to those who would undo
The lid on private issues;
Once they’re loose you never know
If you have sufficient tissues

To dry 
The teary, teary eye.

Things go perhaps not on your terms—
You quickly lose control when you
Open a can of worms.
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© J Cosmo Newbery 2013
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  1. AnonymousJuly 02, 2013

    So true - but sometimes it's a relief to know the truth...

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    1. J Cosmo NewberyJuly 02, 2013

      Well I certainly learnt a little truth today. Tomorrow even more. Or not.

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  2. red dirt girlJuly 03, 2013

    Amen to that !!

    xxx

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  3. Brian MillerJuly 03, 2013

    true that...you have to be ready for what comes next...because they are not so easy to get back inside once out...

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  4. LaTonya BaldwinJuly 03, 2013

    This is why I like my food frozen. :-) This made me smile even though the truth doesn't always.

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  5. TALONJuly 03, 2013

    So very very true. The worst is when you open a can not knowing what's in it ... and lo and behold, all hell breaks loose.

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  6. WaltermarksJuly 03, 2013

    Enter whether you dare or no; though some of my choices in life could certainly have used some editing. Great poetry, thanks.
    Mark

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  7. AnonymousJuly 03, 2013

    A cute little ditty. I liked it.>KB

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  8. TigerbriteJuly 03, 2013

    It's better to see inside, reflect and move one:)

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  9. kaykualaJuly 03, 2013

    Truly said Cosmo! A timely warning. A can of worms will catch up in time!

    Hank

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  10. grapelingJuly 03, 2013

    Succinct and on point, JCN ~ M

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  11. ScarletJuly 03, 2013

    Better to keep them closed and locked down ~ Good one ~

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  12. rallentandaJuly 03, 2013

    Gals from the silks and lace top drawer never disclose "private issues"
    A gentlewoman in the true sense has become a museum exhibit.Sad!

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  13. flaubertJuly 04, 2013

    Yes, J Cosmo, opening a can of worms is never a good idea. It can only bring unhappiness. Well said.

    Pamela

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  14. WillowJuly 04, 2013

    Poetic wisdom, a most enjoyable way to learn.

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  15. Sharp Little PencilJuly 04, 2013

    Edward Snowden is teaching us all about cans of truth... for him, turns out it's worms, and more's the pity. There's too much we do NOT know about how our taxes are spent!

    On a lighter note, I just loved the throwback illustration of teh can of worms, and yes, I'll eat them if I have to... if it will get me what I need to know! Thanks, Cos. Amy

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  16. RMPJuly 06, 2013

    very true. not easy to get those suckers back in once they're let loose.

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