More Than One Way Of Being Cruel Poem by Francis Duggan

Some people with their words can be offensive 'tis in their nature for to be rude
They do seem to find a sense of pleasure when on the feelings of others they intrude
They must have been lacking in love in their childhood for to behave in such a way
Although always some excuse for rude behaviour as some have been known for to say
Words meant to offend cause hurt feelings and hurt feelings cause mental pain
And sad to think some ruthless people from causing offense pleasure do gain
To do unto others what you'd like them to do to you some do not seem to understand
They fail to realize that respect you must earn that 'tis something you cannot command
I respect compassionate people in them so much to like and admire
And I feel of singing their praises that I for one could never tire
Nothing to like about in the judgemental and offensive who enjoy putting others down
Though sad to say of them there is no shortage in any city or village or town
Some people enjoy being offensive for their pleasure put down words their fuel
Hurt can be caused physically or mentally there is more than one way of being cruel.