Poetry

Insults by Mark Tulin

   INSULTS
     BY MARK TULIN


I collect insults

Like rare stamps

And paste them

To my book

Of forgiveness.


When my book is full

I redeem the insults at the altar

Of love thy neighbor

For a turn the other cheek

And a basket of grace.

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I am an author, poet, humorist, and short story writer living in Long Beach, California. I write about various topics, from my early childhood in Philadelphia to my years as a family therapist and finally to my soul-searching in California. These are poetic narratives that may have humorous or serious content or both. Either way, I hope my poetry and stories resonate with you. My books include Magical Yogis, Uncommon Love Stories, Awkward Grace, Junkyard Souls, and Rain on Cabrillo.

13 comments on “Insults by Mark Tulin

  1. anduggs's avatar

    I don’t know anyone who enjoys being insulted or made fun of but I do appreciate when someone zings me with something clever and original

    • Mark Tulin's avatar

      I’ve never met one either, but I think its called being a masochist. I would have loved to be insulted by Don Rickles.

      • anduggs's avatar

        Rickles is one of the greats. My top choice would be Christopher Hitchens, although I know I’d be completely for down days after zinger from the Hitch

      • Mark Tulin's avatar

        I don’t know him. I’ll have to look him up.

  2. floweringink's avatar

    So good Mark!!!!! I love your work.

  3. Amanda Moves's avatar
    stronglotusyogi

    Beautiful poem and beautiful way to handle.

  4. ortensia's avatar

    original and clever.keep collecting insults and squished them in ur book.this proves ur superiority

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