Ilene Bauer Poet Rhyme

A Pat On the Back

When you’re anxious ‘bout something,
Just give it a crack
And you might end up earning
A pat on the back.

For nerves can wreak havoc
And fill you with doubt
So you think you’ll be stuck
With no easy way out.

It’s much safer to cancel
Or stop ‘fore you start
If your fear of disaster
May tear you apart.

But if you can breathe deeply
And step up and try,
Things might just work out well
And you’ll feel such a high

That you’ll wonder why you
Gave yourself so much flak
When what you now deserve
Is a pat on the back.

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Anne-Lise Andresen July 17, 2023 at 12:08 PM - Great written, Ilene ... don't give up until you've tried ... I'm sure you can do it :) - hugs

Gershon Wolf July 16, 2023 at 6:57 PM Masterfully written, Ilene. ~ an appreciative 'back-patter'

Jan Allison July 16, 2023 at 12:13 PM wise words indeed Ilene:-) hugs jan xx

Jim Slaughter July 16, 2023 at 8:55 AM This is probably, at least in part, how the human race has managed to survive as long as it has. And I totally agree with Bill's comment.

Bill Baker July 15, 2023 at 4:31 PM An uplifting and encouraging message is your poem, Ilene. Thanks for sharing, my friend. Bill