Fixable

Some things are fixable;
Others are not.
If it’s the first,
Give it all that you’ve got.

If it’s the latter,
It’s better to ditch it.
Purchase a new one
And then you can switch it. 

Certain relationships 
Might be the same.
Some can’t be fixed
Even if you are game.

There’s only so much,
When things break, you can do.
Then it’s time to give up
And move on to the new.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2025



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Date: 7/21/2025 3:10:00 AM
I agree completely with your words Ilene….one can only try and if it doesn't work its time to move on…..love the analogy between the two! Great poem as per usual ilene!! Debx
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Date: 7/20/2025 3:08:00 PM
Things, I can fix. My sister, since we were kids, has called me Mr Fix it. Relationships? I guess I’ve been lucky there. But, if the question arises, ‘is she, he, it, worth the effort?’ You already have your answer. Inspired write, Ilene. Terry
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Date: 7/19/2025 8:56:00 PM
As if you timed this to speak to my precise situation, Ilene... I am in the throes of deciding whether to rescue a relationship with a long-lost relative. Thanks for the perspective, Gershon
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Date: 7/19/2025 3:14:00 PM
So true. Hopefully the relationships are repairable. Your poem is very well expressed Ilene.
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Date: 7/18/2025 10:11:00 PM
Good advice, Ilene. I often follow it when discarding certain clothes or kitchen utensils that have seen their day.I dislike clutter. / Maurice
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Ilene Bauer
Date: 7/19/2025 11:31:00 AM
I struggle with getting rid of things, Maurice, but I do keep trying…
Date: 7/18/2025 1:30:00 PM
Another great enjoyable write. Your writing talent never ceases to amaze me!
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Ilene Bauer
Date: 7/19/2025 11:29:00 AM
What a lovely thing to say! Thank you, Robert!
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