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Caught In the Headlights

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like a deer caught in the headlights, the start is what stops most people

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Brian Sambourne

Date: 11/7/2023 7:43:00 PM

A very true Monoku with a well fitting, funny photo. Being startled is often a stop in your tracks response. A most enjoyable one liner. Be well. Brian

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 11/8/2023 4:27:00 AM

thanks, Brian, for stopping by. I appreciate you doing so. You're right, being startled stops most of us quite suddenly. Enjoy your day, Sara

Arlo Parker

Date: 10/30/2023 11:08:00 AM

Awesome and amen!!! ;-))

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 10/30/2023 2:41:00 PM

Thank you Arlo for your resounding and positive words. I appreciate you stopping by, Sara

Clive Culverhouse

Date: 10/30/2023 1:48:00 AM

That is so true, clever play on words there, Sara

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 10/30/2023 4:54:00 AM

thanks for stopping by and for appreciating my cleverness. Have a splendid Monday, Sara

Di11y Da11y

Date: 10/30/2023 12:41:00 AM

Ahh that moment of startle, to stop and all thought disappears until a lone voice shouts MOVE! How much we feel we might know in the moment of hesitation - the perfect response lies there... But generally it doesn't and the perfect analogy for that is the deer in the headlights! Well crafted Sara, the lure of the ruminations about getting everything right are often rightly challenged by just getting on with it - great write x

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 10/30/2023 4:56:00 AM

thanks for stopping by, Di11y. I took delight in your comments...that moment of hesitation that we all experience from time to time. True, sometimes the challenge is just getting on with it. (read my Queen of Delay). I appreciate you and your comments. Have a splendid day, Sara

Terry Flood

Date: 10/29/2023 4:42:00 PM

Oh, the things I plan to start tomorrow… now what is they say about tomorrow? A smart observation, Sara

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 10/29/2023 5:31:00 PM

your comment reminds me of Shakespeare's words: Tomorrow and tomorrow and tomorrow creeps ... We're all guilty of 'planning to start tomorrow.' Thanks for your visit and kind words. Enjoy your evening, Sara

Ink Empress

Date: 10/29/2023 4:12:00 PM

So true, its often to begin and starting over that many finds challenging, especially changes, how profound and deep can a one liner be, you’ve shown us that with this write. And that picture is so cute. And i love how you’ve written “ like a deer caught in the headlights” creative! Your wisdom and way of understanding things and life is so very eloquently woven here! Pleasure reading anything you write! This is no exception

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 10/29/2023 5:35:00 PM

thanks, dearest Ink, for your insights and comments. I'm thrilled you liked the picture. I laugh whenever I see it and hope it would bring folks a smile. I'm grateful you appreciate my eloquent style...something that's evolving. I'm glad, too, that you enjoy what I write. Knowing that means a great deal to me. You're an encouraging spirit...grateful you're in my Poetry Soup family. Sara