'Everybody' is such a vague word! I wrote this poem in November 2011.
Everybody
A while ago, someone told me
"Have you heard the latest? You see,
xyz is the best to listen to."
Immediately, I replied, "Says who?"
"Why, everybody!" the friend replied
Looking very much surprised
"Everybody? Oh, I see,"
I said, looking up thoughtfully
I mused, 'Who is this Everybody?
A group of people, or a somebody?
And hey, by the way, what does Somebody mean?
Might as well think the matter through clean.'
Suddenly the conductor gave a shout,
"Hey miss! Here's your stop. Go on, get out."
I grabbed my bag and descended into the fray
I'd save 'Everybody' for another day
It's still a vague word to me. What does it mean?
What do you think?
Good beginning. Keep it up.
ReplyDeletePurple Dragonfly! You might like this story about four people named Everyone, Someone, Anyone and No-one.
ReplyDeleteThere was an important job to be done and Everyone was sure that Someone would do it.
Anyone could have done it, but No-one did it.
Someone got angry about that because he thought that it was Everyone’s job.
Everyone thought that Anyone could do it, but No-one realized that Everyone wouldn’t do it.
It ended up that Everyone was angry with Someone because No-one did what Anyone could have done!
So, if you’re a leader, take responsibility and get it done.
Does Everyone, Someone, Anyone and No-one work where you are?
Do you ever blame them for work that doesn’t get done that you could have taken responsibility for?
hats of to the creativity. I salute it.
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