David Smith Poet Burlesque

How do we convince them

When the wheels fall off,
Some find a way to re-attach them,
Others for a variety of reasons,
See themselves as the reason they fell  off,
And yet others get it into their head, 
That they are not worthy enough,
Not loveable enough,
So, do not see the point of putting them back on,
To fall off again.

So, how do we convince them,
That it is not so?

Everybody will lose a wheel or two in their lifetime,
And if we look inwards,
We will find the tools we were given at birth,
For just such an emergency.

The problem is that each set of tools are as unique,
As the one who was born with them.

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Tony Hargreaves April 26, 2024 at 1:39 PM Can we convince them. We have had a free ride for decades. But now the wheels are falling off. Our trusty vehicle is done for. We must find a new way. But with competing interests (profit and greed) our way ahead is compromised. Where can we go from here? Tony David Smith April 26, 2024 at 3:42 PM You are right Tony. We do need a new way. That will come from ones like my grandson. In the meantime we must mot give up trying and posting our poetry. I post one positive poem a day on Facebook. I get my poetry read on local radio and when I go out give poems to strangers which leads to positive conversation. Kindness is our best weapon for change. Regards David.