How Do You Feel

How Do You Feel?

I don’t feel great on any given day,
 I know that’s not a too great thing to say,
but were you in my shoes, you’d understand, I’m sure
because I’m cursed with something for which there is no cure.

Therefore, don’t ask someone, “How do you feel?”
The answer you get back might be too real -
leading to in-depth and boring discussions
like talking about the person’s concussions.

To ask how someone feels is just for a good friend
or siblings you know who’ll be there till the end.
But with anyone else you should simply say,
“Hello there. I hope that you feel well today.”

Jan. 23, 2023 
for How Do You Feel Poetry Contest of Mystic Rose Rose
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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Pandit Avatar
January 24, 2023 at 6:16 AM
I hear you, Andrea. Your message rings true--ending line on mark!
Buhagiar Avatar
January 24, 2023 at 2:43 AM
The Good God knows how much I relate to this. I am asked often how I feel. My answer is "as usual". Hugs.
Legros Kelley Avatar
January 23, 2023 at 8:12 PM
Great advice Andrea. My daughter-in-law has a perfect answer when things are tough for her, "I'm hangin' in there!" I like that a lot better than "Oh, I'm fine!" which might be a lie, or "Not so good...." Requiring an explanation. It's best not to ask, truthfully!
Dietrich Avatar
January 23, 2023 at 10:45 PM
Yep!
Mandani Avatar
January 23, 2023 at 4:41 PM
So Andrea, How do you feel?!
Dietrich Avatar
January 23, 2023 at 10:45 PM
You don't want to know.
Walker Avatar
January 23, 2023 at 3:16 PM
Oh, I'm so depressed right now. I'm so glad I'm your sibling so that I can hear how you are and you can listen to my constant complaints.
Dietrich Avatar
January 23, 2023 at 4:20 PM
I think half our conversations are about our stupid health problems. hahaha. Love ya. and thanks for seeing lots of my new poems today.
Poet Avatar
January 23, 2023 at 3:02 PM
Genuine and to-the-point writing. It's one of my faves since I enjoy it so much. I wish you the best of success in the contest, Andrea.
Dietrich Avatar
January 23, 2023 at 4:19 PM
wow, thanks, Lasaad.
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