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A Talk With My Ego

“You must stop this ruling of me, Please let me go, I must be free.” Smiling, Ego said mockingly, “It’s you who chooses what you'll be. It’s quite simple for all to see, All my power doth come from thee. In myself, that’s where I invest. I have no say in your request. You’re free to go, to rule your own ship, Give to me the old pink slip. Find the passion that’s within you. Do whatever you love to do. Make life an adventure, a quest. Earn an “A” on life’s biggest test, Live everyday as if your last, Show your real self, take off the mask.”

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Sara Etgen-Baker

Date: 1/16/2022 4:04:00 PM

I re-read your poem and will make it one of my "favs." Thanks for sharing your words and insights.

Bill Baker
Date: 1/16/2022 5:37:00 PM

Thank you for the FAV, Sara. :-)

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 1/13/2022 1:04:00 PM

great poem. I especially liked the taking off the mask part. The good old Ego and ID!!! I enjoyed learning that stuff in my college days

Bill Baker
Date: 1/13/2022 4:30:00 PM

I did too, ended up with degrees in Psychology and sociology, then ended up at 50 teaching both of them. lol Thanks for the comments Andrea. I'm so busy right now, I'm struggling to find time to read and write poetry. I'm feeling desperate. lol Have a great day! Bill

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 1/13/2022 8:15:00 AM

This gave me a huge smile "You’re free to go, to rule your own ship, Give to me the old pink slip."

Bill Baker
Date: 1/13/2022 8:28:00 AM

Glad I got you to smile, Caren. You smile a lot already. Hugs, Bill

Mark Massey

Date: 1/9/2022 7:56:00 AM

Bill, this is really good - I have often wondered if we really have free will... in most cases our loss of personal freedom or quest for adventure seems to be built-in to our own self-defeating habits.

Bill Baker
Date: 1/9/2022 12:58:00 PM

Thank you Mark, for the mindful comment. Have a blessed day, Bill

Gershon Wolf

Date: 1/8/2022 7:23:00 PM

I like the way you wove the 'mask' into this one. Every day is Mardi Gras these days. Thanks, Bill. ~ Gershon

Bill Baker
Date: 1/9/2022 1:09:00 AM

It's always interesting to read your comments, Gershon. Keep them coming, :-) Bill

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 1/7/2022 7:56:00 AM

And every day we discover someone that wears that mask, how shallow they can be, ego versus humility, the latter being something we should all learn to practice. A very thought provoking write. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.

Bill Baker
Date: 1/7/2022 8:11:00 AM

Overcoming one's ego can cause quite the growth spurt, and be very rewarding. Thanks for your comments Jennifer. Smiles and hugs, Bill

Paulette Calasibetta

Date: 1/6/2022 9:10:00 AM

Fabulous write for an important message! Life is so short, why not be on a "quest" to live our very best! :) Paulette

Bill Baker
Date: 1/6/2022 3:29:00 PM

Thank you for reading annd commenting on my poetry Paulette. Smiles ~ Blessings my friend, Bill

Charles Messina

Date: 1/5/2022 6:04:00 PM

A lesson many should learn from. Great write, Bill. Happy New Year! Charlie

Bill Baker
Date: 1/5/2022 8:02:00 PM

Thanks Charlie and Happy New Year! Bill

Debra L Brown

Date: 1/5/2022 3:26:00 PM

Outstanding write Bill, love the flow. Very creative. Blessings ~ Debra

Bill Baker
Date: 1/5/2022 8:02:00 PM

Thank you my friend. Have a great week! Bill

Jan Allison

Date: 1/5/2022 2:52:00 PM

fabulous advice Bill, super rhyme, very well penned:-) hugs Jan xx

Bill Baker
Date: 1/5/2022 8:01:00 PM

Thank you Jan. I appreciate your reading and commenting on my poetry. A poet friend, Bill

Sotto Poet

Date: 1/5/2022 11:19:00 AM

This is an excellent poem. It's fantastic. God's blessings on you, my friend, Bill.

Bill Baker
Date: 1/5/2022 2:32:00 PM

Thank you Lasaad, still writing when I can find a little time. :-) Have a great week, Bill

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 1/5/2022 10:27:00 AM

Hello Bill, that Ego can be very strong and stay what seems a very long time. It can make a person feel very depressed. Your poetess friend Darlene

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 1/6/2022 10:52:00 AM

Hello Bill, yes to work through depression has to be done. Smiles my poet friend. Blessings. Darlene

Bill Baker
Date: 1/5/2022 2:34:00 PM

I know what you're saying very well my Poetess friend. We just have to work through the depression phases. :-) Smiles ~ Blessings Bill

Kenneth Cheney

Date: 1/5/2022 9:39:00 AM

Interesting piece. Give the ego a big heave ho to be free. Well written and enjoyed this poem.

Bill Baker
Date: 1/5/2022 2:35:00 PM

Thank for the visit Kenneth, I'll visit your page soon. Have a great week! Bill

Ronald D Thompson

Date: 1/5/2022 8:24:00 AM

Great poem. Love the last two lines!! Ron

Bill Baker
Date: 1/5/2022 8:28:00 AM

Thanks for the visit Ronald, and the comment. Let me know if you prefer Ron in comments. Bill