Poem - Sad
@arthurchappell (44941)
Preston, England
March 20, 2017 12:28pm CST
So smiling uses less muscles than frowning?
In that case I get much more exercise
Than any of you poor happy shining
people. Try that philosophy for size!
Instead of quoting from The Little Book
Of Glib And Tawdry Patronizing Clichés
Or see how many muscles my left hook
Uses when I lose patience one of these days.
If I’m wallowing in my self-pity,
Plastic smiles that belong on a catwalk
Supermodel trying to look all pretty
Isn’t as helpful as stopping to talk
With genuine warmth and sincerity
Like you actually meant to be nice and kind to me.
Youtube – REM – Shiny Happy People
Arthur Chappell
“Shiny Happy People” from R.E.M.’s critically-acclaimed, 1991 album, "Out Of Time" To learn more, visit http://www.remhq.com. Buy the album: 3CD+BluRay Delux...
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@Jessicalynnt (50523)
• Centralia, Missouri
20 Mar 17
I rather like that, and it makes me want to tell people who tell me to smile,that my frown is part of an exercise routine and to leave me be, heh
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@arthurchappell (44941)
• Preston, England
20 Mar 17
@Jessicalynnt That is often what I say to people who tell me to cheer up - actually quite happy even at my most deadpan
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@Jessicalynnt (50523)
• Centralia, Missouri
21 Mar 17
@arthurchappell I guess some people have long sad looking relaxed faces




