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Eusta B. Mae Senior Member
since 2010-05-03
Posts 903 |
I’m Stupid I used to be so funny Telling jokes was my forte I thought I was just Making people happy When someone pointed out I was just using humor To keep people away And I was... Acting stupid Because smart Wasn’t attractive Or so I was told Over and Over again Big words are Condescending To those that Don’t know them I’m informed So I dummied up And dummied down Trying forever To please and conform And then wonder why People treat me like I’m stupid |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
LOL! I like the thought processes here. You pretend to be stupid to be more popular and, by doing so, actually are stupid....nice! Well, your mind looks pretty darn attractive to me, miss.  |
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Eusta B. Mae Senior Member
since 2010-05-03
Posts 903 |
'Deer-Thank you for the complement and the smooch. |
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JerryPat Senior Member
since 2010-10-30
Posts 1991Louisiana/America |
Hah! Seems to be in the old "Catch 22" situation here. I have been of the opinion that if you are yourself and not trying to be someone else for whatever reason you will come out ahead. This was a humorous/sad piece of writing. And you ain't stupid. . . . and the Raven said, %!~#&(&#!$! |
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Eusta B. Mae Senior Member
since 2010-05-03
Posts 903 |
Jerry-you are so right, I'm not! and I don't have to pretend here at the Blue Buffet. Thanks! ebm |
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Amaryllis Senior Member
since 2010-05-20
Posts 1306Mi now |
"Said the bee to the fly I`ll live under your wing and you`ll never know I carry a sting..." I feel ya, eusta. You are not stupid... only the most clever can pull it off.  Amaryllis |
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s1nfully_1nn0c3nt Senior Member
since 2003-10-26
Posts 1105Watertown, NY |
quote: Stupidity as a defense. Interesting. I highly doubt you're stupid though.  Enjoyed this. -Trina. "A heart that can't feel its broken-can't heal." |
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Earl Brinkman Senior Member
since 2010-03-03
Posts 1183Osaka, Japan |
This is another worthy entry on your part. Enjoyed. I think that I am stupid because I can`t figure out the operating system on my new computer. |
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Eusta B. Mae Senior Member
since 2010-05-03
Posts 903 |
Amaryllis-thanks for calling me clever ____________________________________________ s1nfully_1nn0c3nt- It is hard to get close to a clown  ___________________________________________ Earl- computers make us all feel stupid, there is no pretend to it  |
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Alison 
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
Good, good, good writing. You ain't stupid to put together a poem like this one. I like it lots and I am not stupid. Hugs to you, Alison |
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Eusta B. Mae Senior Member
since 2010-05-03
Posts 903 |
Thanks Alison- |
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MorningStar Member
since 2009-10-26
Posts 290Pittsburgh, Pa |
Absolutely loved this. Anyone who'd tell you smart isn't gorgeous and attractive - is just afraid that that they aren't.... Very clever indeed! |
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Eusta B. Mae Senior Member
since 2010-05-03
Posts 903 |
Yes, and afraid to lose me to someone smarter. Thanks for the read, glad you liked it. ebm |
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Andrew Scott Member Elite
since 1999-06-24
Posts 2558Redlands,CA,USA |
Whittled down to mediocrity, which this poem is definitely not. Of course, I needed spell check just write this correctly.  An excellent piece."We'll chase them like rats across the tundra." |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
EB, it has ALWAYS been that way for the gals among us who have the audacity to put into black and white, or even blue on blue...the fact that not only can we cook, clean, bake, whitewash, and more...but also have a legit thought in our gray. And oh heavens...write it down, too? OMG...too much! SHARE IT WITH OTHERS....how dare we! Can you even imagine for a moment, what it was like for them in the 1800's...when they wrote behind closed doors and only several decades later, are now among the most beloved of poets? I can think of a few of us, with my love to them up front, that would have been set to flame for their written words... and they know who they are. After ten years plus at this site, I thank God every day [and a few other people] that we have the opportunity to stand up for ourselves here...men and women alike. And not only in Open Forums. Nope...we have the aspiration of one man to allow us a voice where so many other voices are lost in the maelstrom. Kudos, gal. You've done...brilliantly. |
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latearrival Member Ascendant
since 2003-03-21
Posts 5499Florida |
You know this is a big problem today in schools. Kids tend to hang together and feel a need to "fit in" with certain groups.I had a daughter with a very high IQ. Yes, she was a little different and did not feel she fit in. She choose way beneath her intellect many times and never felt she fit in with any one.It makes me sensitive to the the many kids in school who still feel this way.Especially many black young people who say they will be called names if they show their intelligence. I worked with one youg black young woman who told me she knew she was smart because she was the only white kid in her class. This was a very intergrated school.Many were smart and maybe smarter,but they were afraid to be called "Whitie". It is so sad to see this happen. Some of these kids could earn scholarships. Something is very wrong with how we work with children inthe school system. jo |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
I love your critique message. That's what I used to say to dumb myself down... Love this. Lived it. You should start a club. Or open one.*laughing* |
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2gabby Junior Member
since 2010-11-21
Posts 23 |
clearly not stupid! loved reading this. |
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Eusta B. Mae Senior Member
since 2010-05-03
Posts 903 |
Thank You every one! I am absolutly stunned that this poem has touched so many people and in so many ways. I am humbled by this response to my "outing a character flaw" Bless your hearts! Eusta |
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