Ilene Bauer Poet Limerick

Balancing Act

Annoyances add up so fast
That sometimes you might be aghast
When life does prolong
All the things going wrong
And your stress level can’t be surpassed.

For somehow when nits multiply,
Even calm people cannot deny
That each problem presents
Such a knot that prevents
Peace of mind and I’d like to know why.

I guess life’s a balancing act
And the odds against joy have been stacked.
If you’re happy one day
It gets taken away;
That’s a guaranteed bona fide fact.

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Robert Johnson December 16, 2021 at 2:04 PM Ok ilene, you surpassed even yourself with this one. More than perfect.

Caren Krutsinger December 13, 2021 at 12:25 PM You have to really plan joy " life’s a balancing act And the odds against joy have been stacked"

Rico Leffanta December 9, 2021 at 10:43 AM We are daily reminded that the limit of human endurance has never been reached, but some delight in pushing the ceiling . . . .

Anselmo Boles December 8, 2021 at 4:52 PM Can't describe or paint this earthly reality any better than you have Ilene B.! Kudos. Just the facts of life...ab Ilene Bauer December 9, 2021 at 2:51 AM Thank you! Much appreciated!

Lin Lane December 8, 2021 at 3:05 PM Wise words of observation, Ilene. It's all about attitude. Ilene Bauer December 9, 2021 at 2:51 AM Thank you, Lin!