A Gentlemans View Poem by ivor or ivor.e hogg

A Gentlemans View

Rating: 4.5


I hold the door open for you
a simple act of courtesy
This any gentleman would do.
To you I act insultingly.

Because you simply do not know
how a true lady should react
and the hostility you show.
Just demonstrates this sorry fact.

How sad it is this should be so
That Feminists can only see
Politeness as another blow
against their female dignity.

A lady knows how to accept
such a proffered courtesy
She feels entitled to expect
to be treated courteously

I do not say that feminists
cannot be ladies. I dare not
I am quite sure some must exist
In my experience not a lot

I will still act the gentleman
I know that ladies understand
I act this way to show I can
Be as polite as any man.

So if my manners cause offence
It is something I regret.
But perhaps I might influence
Some feminists so they forget.

Their attitude towards all men
is fuelled by their ignorance.
I hope that they will think again
There might just be the slightest chance.

I recognise equality
I merely choose to be polite
If you prefer hostility
It is your choice you have the right.

11-Jun-07

COMMENTS OF THE POEM
Anna Russell 02 February 2008

I really enjoyed this Ivan. I once had a bit of a run in with a male friend of mine who wouldn't hold the door open, adn had left me carrying heavy bags. His response was 'Well, if you want equality...'. I think I'll show him this. You're right, it's not about equality, it's about basic human courtesy. And I, for one, love to have the door held open for me - just the same as I love to cook for people. Not because I'm a woman, but becuase it makes me happy. Hugs Anna xxx

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Shaun William Hayes 13 April 2008

well said and hear hear.

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C. P. Sharma 01 May 2008

Perfect courtesy to ladies you show, To their discourtesies you can bow, If they show you the door, they don't know, To the feminists it will be big blow. Your poems flow ver well.

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Chitra - 02 August 2008

A luminous write! fine poem

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Sarwar Chowdhury 24 August 2008

....amazing expression........10

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Marcus Mckinley 30 September 2016

nicely done. it is in this day and age hard to please or be polite to any stranger that you see. fuss they may and try you might a gentleman is always right.

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An absolute treasure of a poem! Lovely read.; D

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Michael Brock 18 April 2010

My parent taught me to be a gentleman, and I extend it everyone. An act of kindness not always returned. Alas that is how it goes.....you are so right on with this poem. Thanks for sharing Michael

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Amy Ludidi 15 January 2009

ENOUGH SAID! thank you im goin home now! lol! this poem deserves a billboard and thts that! love the way u pen the way people [esp the so-called 'feminists', do they realise wat sexists n haters they r actually? ] deceive themselves by tryin to take away the very simple things tht made men men and women women! word

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Jeanette Matthews 08 October 2008

This poem was amazing, amazing I tell, I really loved it

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Hebburn.Co Durham U.K
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