S'il vous plait

MyWriters Poetry Prompt
34th Prompt of 2018
5the - 11th Dec 2018

Using the word, "Please"

"S'il vous plait",
The French would say,
When making a request.
"Please",
One word will do in the English way,
While leaving out the rest.

"If",
Those who speak French would begin,
As if unsure if you'll agree.
"Please"
The English thinks it not a sin,
Your helpfulness to see.

"If it pleases you",
Utters the French in full,
Not a liberty they'll take.
"Please"
Is the only word we learn in school,
When politely a request we make.


Submitted on 5th Dec 2018