Businesslike: A poem about the need to protect your interests

01/19/2026 by

Here’s a poem about the need to be businesslike.

You must always be businesslike in everything you do, especially if you’re a creative person reliant on agents and advisors. Never assume people won’t rip you off. They will, if they’re given the chance.

Easy money can tempt even normally honest people, should they feel the need.

Never take your eye off the financial ball. Failing to do so could prove very costly.

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POEM ABOUT BEING BUSINESSLIKE

Remember:

Not everyone is honest. Not everyone can be trusted. Many, if not most, people can’t be trusted. Just because they seem like thoroughly decent people doesn’t mean they are.

If it’s your money, you must know where it is and have control over access to it.

If you assume you can’t trust anyone, 99.9% of the time you will be correct.

Never trust anyone who doesn’t have as much to lose as you do.

Be businesslike and protect your own interests. If you don’t, no one else will. That much can be guaranteed.

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Poem about the dangers of Internet dating

01/19/2026 by

Today I offer you a poem about the dangers of internet dating.

We live in a world where bringing together lonely hearts can be tricky. This is why internet dating was invented. However, lonely hearts are vulnerable and can be easily exploited.

And if something can be easily exploited for money, it will be. Internet dating can be a minefield for the unwary.

When looking for love online, you must be very careful. Always be conscious that if your relationship is conducted solely through cyberspace, you have no idea whether the person with whom you are interacting is genuine or not.

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DANGERS OF INTERNET DATING

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2 original poems about success to inspire you

01/12/2026 by

If you’re looking for some original poems on the subject of success, then take a look at these here.

Success is something many say they want, but few are prepared to do what is necessary to achieve it.

Yes, it’s possible, and many achieve great things, but nothing happens by accident. You have to want it, and you have to want it badly.

It can be done, and people do. So can you.

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POEMS ABOUT SUCCESS

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2 poems about the afterlife to make you think

01/12/2026 by

If it’s poems about the afterlife you seek, I have two for you today. Both are original, and I hope they appeal to you, dear reader.

As we age, it’s natural to be conscious of our mortality and reflect on death and the afterlife. This is particularly true once our parents pass away, or it has been in my experience.

So, as I have been thinking about it all, I thought capturing my thoughts in the form of poems would be a good idea.

Here they are and please feel free to share them

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POEMS ABOUT THE AFTERLIFE

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Poem to Celebrate the Working Class

01/09/2026 by

Today, I am acknowledging the working class, those unsung heroes who rarely get their just rewards for the contributions they make.

In a world driven by ambition and big money, it’s easy to overlook the quiet strength of those good people on whom much of society depends. The people who make a difference and without whom nothing would work. In short, where would we be without the working class?

The working class, also known as the working poor or blue-collar workers, refers to people employed in occupations requiring either manual labour or modest levels of skill, often with limited financial resources and social mobility.

I don’t think such people get the credit they deserve for the contribution they make. So, in today’s poem, I thought it was time we honoured them.

These people are the hands that build, the minds that create, and the spirits that persevere through challenges most of us will never see.

Today’s poem is a tribute to those unsung heroes.

They deserve recognition, and they deserve more than they get.

Let’s take a few moments to remember ordinary people.

POEM TO CELEBRATE THE WORKING CLASS

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Poem about lifestyle choices

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It is a fact that frequently, other people will try to tell us how we should live our lives or express disapproval of our lifestyle choices in some way.

For some reason, they think they get to decide what is or isn’t the correct way that we should conduct ourselves.

Now I agree with the idea of right and wrong. I accept that certain things are universally considered wrong. Stealing, for instance, or cheating on a loyal partner. Essentially, this means doing things that hurt other people.

However, if you choose to live in a way that does not hurt anyone else, why should that be anyone’s business but your own?

If you’re not hurting or bothering anyone else, surely you should be free to live as you please.

I was thinking about this yesterday, and my thoughts very quickly turned into a poem, which I thought I’d share with you, dear reader.

I hope it proves thought-provoking. Please feel free to share it on Pinterest or your preferred social media app.

POEM ABOUT LIFESTYLE CHOICES

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Political Poem: The Guy in Number 10

01/09/2026 by

Today I offer you a political poem.

Leave me alone with my thoughts for long and, very quickly, my thoughts will be turned into verse for the record.

Now one of life’s great disappointments, for me at least, is politicians. They always promise a great deal, but rarely do they ever improve anything for ordinary people. Invariably, they are driven only by self-interest.

Over the years, my views on our political leaders have not been positive. However, I cannot think of a worse bunch in my lifetime, than the current crop of third raters dominating politics wherever you look. That’s certainly true here in the UK. And I’m not referring to a single political party. Mediocrity is the order of the day across the political spectrum.

Anyway, I turned my thoughts into a poem, which I share with you today.

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Poem about mistakes and why they’re important

01/09/2026 by

We all make mistakes, and they can be frustrating.

Let’s face it, mistakes are inevitable, at least occasionally. However, remember this: mistakes are invaluable too.

We learn more from our mistakes than we could ever learn in a classroom. Every mistake we make is a lesson in disguise, offering us insights that no textbook or training could ever provide. And these are lessons we’ll never forget.

Mistakes form the basis of that valuable commodity known as experience.

If we embrace our mistakes and take the lessons from them, this is how we develop mastery in whatever we’re doing.

A willingness to embrace mistakes is what separates the average from the exceptional.

You too can be exceptional if you’re willing to make mistakes and learn from them.

Never fear mistakes. They are your best teacher.

To help you reflect on the points made here, allow me to offer you a poem about mistakes.

POEM ABOUT MISTAKES

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Patriotism poem to get you thinking

01/09/2026 by

If you’re looking for a patriotism poem, dear reader, I have an original one for you today.

I’m always fascinated by the reaction to displays of patriotism, particularly by the mainstream media here in Britain. It usually involves subtle mocking or sneering, and it is rarely considered a noble thing. Perhaps that’s just the way it is here.

However, what’s wrong with people feeling a deep sense of connection with their roots? What’s wrong with people feeling a sense of belonging and pride in their nation?

Surely, patriotism fosters unity, strength, and a collective spirit that uplifts everyone.

I’m not an enthusiastic flag-waver by nature, but I am quietly proud of my roots and it’s certainly an important part of my sense of identity.

Anyway, having given the issue some thought recently, I wrote a patriotism poem to reflect how I felt about it.

I hope it will get you thinking about patriotism a little.

PATRIOTISM POEM

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Roy Sutton In My Own Write

01/08/2026 by

Readers may be interested to know that I’m currently compiling a book of my observational poetry, which will have the title “IN MY OWN WRITE” and I hope will be released soon.

With that in mind, I have compiled a poem to go with the title, and I offer you a preview of it today. The pun is intended, of course.

Essentially, it reflects what I do. I try to make sense of the world around me. That’s not always as easy as it should be, but that’s life.

Anyway, I hope my poem appeals to you, dear reader.

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