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KICKING MYSELF 

Out of all the people why does it seem
I’m the one that does the most harm to me
The one that trips up my very step
The one that always plays with my head

I open my mouth and let everyone know
And it follows I’ll reap what I sow
As I stick my foot, once again, in my mouth
Cram it in, until it gets stuck, further south

If I'm the one that loves me the most 
Why is it me that does all the don'ts
Why am I more frequently caught 
Saying I will while knowing I won't

A smile grips my lips as I offer to help.
More often becomes a vice, as I shuffle.
They believe the dance for days and weeks,
Then realize how rash I speak.

If I'm to make it through another day 
Shouldn't it be me that brings about the change 
From the ups and downs of my ins and outs 
In all the hurt I bring about

So I put on my bread and butter shoes
Remove sinful straw from my head
I embrace to do and dismiss the don’ts
Cured, I climb out of my lackadaisical bed

Collaboration with The One And Only.....
Kim Rodrigues!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2017

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Andresen Avatar
November 15, 2017 at 2:05 PM
- A wonderful co-writing, Mike & Kim :) - Congratulations - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Allison Avatar
November 15, 2017 at 11:11 AM
Oh Mike I wish Kim's name wasn't on the poem as i requested no names and therefore I had to award an HM:-( hugs jan xx
Hoffman Avatar
August 19, 2017 at 7:42 PM
Wonderful down to earth write~good luck to both of you in collab contest!~Che :)
Pigeon Tart Avatar
August 19, 2017 at 10:17 AM
This tastes so familiar guys :) love it, good luck in the contest! xomo
Sands Avatar
August 19, 2017 at 10:07 AM
Well done both of you with this collaboration. Good luck in the contest! :)
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