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Avoiding Stress

Avoiding Stress


      When consumed by lots of stresses

      And time inevitably presses.

      The lesson to be learned I guess is,

      And prevent doing more than less is,
 
      Avoid too often the use of “yess’s”.


     For those who learn the use of ‘no’,

     In confidence will surely grow.

     And when asked to do ‘so and so’

     And are told, ‘it will only take a mo …..,’

     Will have the assurance to just say, ‘No.’


       Barry Stebbings
        11/01/2016

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Andrea Dietrich

Date: 2/3/2017 6:52:00 PM

HERE HERE!! I second that emotion!!! Good one. (I myself let people walk on me but have gotten better at doing this through time)

Barry Stebbings
Date: 2/4/2017 3:09:00 PM

Thank you Andrea. // Barry

Phyllis Babcock

Date: 1/31/2017 2:52:00 PM

Clever little piece and good advice to the yes and no in life. love phyl

Barry Stebbings
Date: 2/1/2017 1:32:00 PM

Thank you Phyllis. // Barry

CayCay Jennings

Date: 1/21/2017 12:54:00 AM

I enjoyed your monorhyme, it was amusing and clever in its content and delivery. I also grinned at your philosophy for mine in not that simple, my stresses don't allow for yes or no. However, I know people who would benfit from your advise, it is with application. Seriously, an enjoyable read, Barry ... CayCay

Barry Stebbings
Date: 1/21/2017 12:59:00 PM

Thank you for your interesting comment, CayCay. For me it is about setting boundaries. // Barry.

Cheryl Hoffman

Date: 1/19/2017 7:55:00 AM

This monorhyme made me smile; very true about the yes and no factors in this life!:) Good luck in the contest!~Che

Barry Stebbings
Date: 1/19/2017 10:20:00 AM

Thank you very much, Cheryl. // Barry

Matthew Anish

Date: 1/17/2017 2:45:00 PM

Sage advice here! Good one! Peace & Blessings Matthew Anish

Barry Stebbings
Date: 1/18/2017 4:27:00 AM

Thank you very much, Matthew. // Barry

Maurice Rigoler

Date: 1/17/2017 1:51:00 PM

The mind as well as the body can carry only so much stress. Saying no is not a sin nor does it show neglect or selfishness, nor does it require an apology. Enjoyed your poem and thank you for stopping by to read me. Best to you. / M

Barry Stebbings
Date: 1/18/2017 4:27:00 AM

Exactly so, Maurice. Thank you for commenting. // Barry

Judy Ball

Date: 1/15/2017 8:09:00 PM

Right on. So often I say yes just because I find it hard to say No. Then I find I have less and less time for me and the things I should be doing because I'm too busy doing "favors". Great job. Just say No. God Bless, JB

Barry Stebbings
Date: 1/17/2017 5:24:00 AM

Thank you Judy. I read it at our local poetry group; it seems to resonate with a number of people. // Barry.