he taught me much
like when confronted
with an element of danger
sit with your back to the wall
never toward it
use your eyes well
look over your shoulder
only if necessary
and above all
there’s a time to banter
and a time to shut up
know the difference
enjoy your life
but remain confident and aware
it’s your duty to yourself
and to those who love you
by mary ann blinkhorn
Written for Three Word Wednesday at: http://www.threewordwednesday.com/
Words this week are: banter, duty and element
mypenandme 
“Thjere is a time to banter and a time to shut up” Truer words never spoken…Nice post.
Thanks very much. 🙂
The end of this poem really set the tone…or perhaps changed it?..that we can take control of things..put to good use painful lessons..i hope that is so..jae
I like that.
great advice
Thanks, Sheilagh. 🙂
U has the talents.
Thanks. I love your photography. I can’t believe that I missed your last few posts. I’ve caught up, now. 🙂
Best line was “and a time to shut up” but even that can rile so perhaps “use your eyes well” was the best advice. I loved it.
Thank you, Old Egg. I’m delighted that you liked it.
Interesting, and useful, advice…
Thank you, Berowne.