Joined: 16 Apr 2007
Posts: 59
Location: On the journey to my heart, UK
The Death of Common Sense
Today we mourn the passing of a beloved old friend, Common Sense, who has
been with us for many years. No one knows for sure how old he was, since
his birth records were long ago lost in bureaucratic red tape. He will be
remembered as having cultivated such valuable lessons as:
Knowing when to come in out of the rain;
Why the early bird gets the worm;
Life isn't always fair; and Maybe it was my fault.
Common Sense lived by simple, sound financial policies (don't spend more
than you can earn) and reliable strategies (adults, not children, are in
charge).
His health began to deteriorate rapidly when well-intentioned but
overbearing regulations were set in place. Reports of a 6 year-old boy
charged with sexual harassment for kissing a classmate; teens suspended
from school for using mouthwash after lunch; and a teacher fired for
reprimanding an unruly student, only worsened his condition.
Common Sense lost ground when parents attacked teachers for doing the job
that they themselves had failed to do in disciplining their unruly
children. It declined even further when schools were required to get
parental consent to administer Calpol, sun lotion or a band-aid to a
student; but could not inform parents when a student became pregnant and
wanted to have an abortion.
Common Sense lost the will to live as the Ten Commandments became
contraband; churches became businesses; and criminals received better
treatment than their victims.
Common Sense took a beating when you couldn't defend yourself from a
burglar in your own home and the burglar could sue you for assault.
Common Sense finally gave up the will to live, after a woman failed to
realize that a steaming cup of coffee was hot. She spilled a little in her
lap, and was promptly awarded a huge settlement.
Common Sense was preceded in death by his parents, Truth and Trust; his
wife, Discretion; his daughter, Responsibility; and his son, Reason.
He is survived by his 3 stepbrothers; I Know My Rights; Someone Else Is To
Blame, and I'm A Victim.
Not many attended his funeral because so few realized he was gone.
If you still remember him, pass this on. If not, join the majority and do
nothing.
_________________ Take me to a place where I can be…
Only in my wildest dreams
It seems more and more people have less and less common sense
hugs,
Eiregirl _________________ All poems and stories posted by Eiregirl are
Copyright 2005 - 2008 Aoibhegréine
These literary works are my property under copyright. If you wish to use my work for any purpose please ASK FIRST.
Tue Apr 24, 2007 6:50 pm
michele
Joined: 17 Apr 2007
Posts: 49
Location: missouri
How true this is. Thank you for sharing this.......
Wed Apr 25, 2007 12:03 am
Raven
Joined: 20 Jan 2005
Posts: 1409
Location: Basking in the Garden
I think I remember reading this once before but never the less it was fun to read it again - thanks chica.
Rave _________________ Love is my Salvation and Destruction.
Wed Apr 25, 2007 1:21 pm
teebee5
Joined: 16 Apr 2007
Posts: 14
Very true, thank you for sharing it with the rest of us. _________________ Sometimes it better to make yourself happy for once then to make them happy....
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