Stand by your words — Editorial Poetry T-Shirt
If your words only work behind somebody's back, they're not brave. This Filthy Poet poem calls out two-faced bullshit and asks for honesty with a spine.
About this item
The poem
If you've got something to say, then say it out loud,
don't whisper your bullshit then hide in the crowd.
Don't smile in my face
while your mouth works elsewhere,
then suddenly choke when you find me right there.
Say what you mean and then mean what you said,
don't rewrite the story when caught in the thread.
If your words need shadows to make themselves brave,
then maybe those words should have stayed in their grave.
I'll respect ugly truth more than sweetness that's fake,
because honesty stings but deceit leaves an ache.
So stand by your words when the consequence calls-
or shut the fuck up before saying them at all.
The design
Comfort Colors® 1717, with the Editorial design printed on the front.
Fit & sizing
A relaxed unisex fit. For the best match, measure a T-shirt you enjoy wearing and compare it with our chart. Available sizes vary by colour.
Materials & care
Comfort Colors® 1717
Soft cotton.
Plenty of character.
100% ring-spun US cotton, with a substantial 206.8 g/m² (6.1 oz/yd²) weight, a relaxed unisex fit and a soft-washed feel. Pre-shrunk during manufacture.
What garment-dyed means
The tee is coloured after it has been sewn. Pigment-dyed shades have a softer, weathered finish; other shades have a more even appearance. Small differences in shade are part of garment dyeing.
Before your first wear
Wash separately in cold water. Pigment-dyed colours can release loose pigment, even after the first wash, and may stain lighter items.
Then wash with similar colours. If colour is still releasing, keep washing separately.
| Wash | Turn inside out. Machine wash cold, maximum 30°C, with similar colours. |
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| Dry | Air dry where possible, or tumble dry on low heat. |
| The print | Never iron directly over the printed design. |
| Avoid | Bleach and dry cleaning. |
Always follow the care label supplied with your tee.
Delivery & returns
Printed for you after you order. Most orders are ready to dispatch in 2–7 business days; production time is separate from delivery time.
Current UK delivery estimates after dispatch are 3–5 business days for Standard and 1–2 for Express, where available. The services, charges and product-specific estimates shown at checkout apply.
For standard goods, you have 14 days after delivery to notify us that you want to cancel, then 14 days to return them. Email info@thefilthypoet.com for return instructions. Faulty-item rights and individual personalisation exceptions are explained in the full policy.
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