I Am Doing It
Even Though I Had No Choice
When push comes to shove
I usually get out of the way
This time I had no choice
To move along and find a way
As each day passes
I get a little more confident
I am a living,breathing live sample
Before I was uncertain and afraid
Not to fool you
I am still concerned and hesitant
Each morning I make different choices
Then at the end of the day
I am more tired than usual
In some strange way
A little more satisfied than before
I can't put my finger on it just yet
Maybe my fear was distracted by so many other problems in the world
That made my problem
Just a little bit smaller
So much so it almost seems insignificant
I have been getting more sleep
Than I have in years
Work has slowed down
I can catch my breath
When it is busy
I am alone and work very good independently
I always knew
If you showed me what to do
Once I mastered it
You can leave me alone at anytime
I will be fine
I am a self motivator
Positive and overall friendly
Easy going and light hearted
High spirited and a real optimist
Through and through
As I uncover a little more of myself
I think it is only fitting
April Fools
I am not who I once was
I am what I have always been
In hiding waiting for the right moment
Little did I ever think
The moment would be now
So for all those other people
Who like to speculate and think
Sometimes action speaks louder than words
Questions & Answers
Comments
AUTHORShannon Henry I try to surprise people somewhere in my stories/poems I call stoems. Sometimes it works other times I miss the boat. I am so happy when someone finds one of my clues. Thank you so much for sharing. Take care and be safe. I am so glad to have friends that love to write and share.
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Devika Primic Things are just different. People are quieter and reserved. Writers can explore so many different feelings and thoughts. Writers will catch people at there best and worst of times. Thank you so much for reading and sharing. Please, have a safe and relaxing day.
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Ann Carr It is funny how we think we know ourselves and we find out we are even different than we perceive. Sometimes we tell ourselves the same story and like it or not we believe it to be true. Thank you so much for all your comments and suggestions. It is so nice to be appreciated. Please, be careful and stay safe. I can't wait for all this blows over and is just a thing of the past.
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Brenda Arledge All this time I may have been sleep deprived. I got so used to having 4 to 6 hours of sleep a day as my normal day. Now I am really enjoying this change. Feeling good about more little things even before my day starts. There is so much to be thankful for. Maybe more people will express it and show it to make other people happy. Thank you for all your wonderful support and tips. Have a great Sunday.
So true, actions speak louder than words.
Also after getting more sleep one realizes the problems are not as bad as one thought.
I love these lines:
'I am not who I once was
I am what I have always been
In hiding waiting for the right moment'
Lots to think about and some of it echoes my thoughts too.
Keep safe and well!
Ann
It is not a good time for anyone and you have said a lot in this poem. Incredible and unique!
Take care and keep safe.
Clever piece for April Fool's Day. It made me think. Things aren't always what they seem.
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