Just Say No is Not the Way to Go

Steven West
No! You cannot drive my car.
No! You cannot have money.
No! You cannot have a credit card.
No! You cannot eat dinner early.
No! You cannot push or shove.
No! You cannot go into the refrigerator.
No! No! No!

Behave properly and kindly.
That's the only way to go.

Yes! You need to listen to me.
Yes! You need to behave.
Yes! You need to ride your bike home.
Yes! You need to clean up afer your mess.
Yes! You need to be polite and friendly.
Yes! You need to enjoy life to the fullest.

If you just say no,
You're bound to create a row.
But if you say yes,
You'll put your convictions to the test.

Published by Steven West

I have a passion for creative writing and political discourse. Happily married for over 24 years, I have 2 children and work with special needs kids in the public schools. I enjoy making people laugh and sm...  View profile

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  • Angel Vee10/22/2009

    Love it!!!!

  • Tina Twito10/21/2009

    POwer of positives!

  • David A. Reinstein, LCSW10/21/2009

    The more one needs to show, the less he's apt to know. No?

  • Pattie Byrd10/21/2009

    Very good.

  • Nancy V Canfield10/21/2009

    We need to be positive, especially with the kids! Good one!

  • Dave Schrader10/20/2009

    It is better in the long run for sure! :)

  • Ron Amos10/20/2009

    Nice poem Steven right on point.

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