I Ask Myself



What have I done for someone today?
Am I willing  to go out of my way?

What makes me think I am so hot?
There is nothing, no there is notnot!

Did I thank God, just to be alive?
Or am I just full of selfish jive?

Have I  called my friend? 
Or is my elbow too lazy to bend?

What did I do today to make this country better?
Or just complain and write nasty letters?

When will I get, that I am not all that?
Just a poetess, penning in a pretty hat!

Did I write a nice note to a poet friend?
Those that stand by me till the very end?


                   10/18/2021
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Edmonds  Avatar
October 20, 2021 at 6:08 PM
Yes you did write a note to a poet friend Pangie, to more than one no doubt. I guess you did thank God for being alive and did your best about the rest… Belle
Romios Avatar
October 20, 2021 at 11:31 PM
Yes, Belle. How did you know? LOL I am serious which riles Poets... Sorry. I write what it is true for me. This angers many..8t's their way or the highway" Sory...I am me. Pangie
Goldsmith Avatar
October 20, 2021 at 10:45 AM
Your write "I ASK MYSELF" is "Wonderful." I Love This One. Good questions for each morning to ask over coffee/tea. Have a blessed autumn day................
Romios Avatar
October 20, 2021 at 11:24 PM
You are very suppirtive, Paula... Being home a lot...I ask myself a lot of questions. Good over coffee..mmmmmmm Pangie
Eagle Avatar
October 20, 2021 at 6:57 AM
These are things we need to remember to do. It is too easy to put off today with the promise to do it tomorrow. Days go by and then weeks go by and nothing gets done. This was so well done.
Romios Avatar
October 20, 2021 at 11:20 PM
thanks Elena..we don't get another day to be nice. It's now ir never.. Pangie
Ball Avatar
October 19, 2021 at 7:25 AM
Something we should all do my friend. Spend a little time each day in self reflection just to see if there is something in our character that we could or should change. We should all try to bring a smile to someone who needs one, lend a hand if needed, be of some help somewhere and in so doing we can maybe make the world a better place for someone. Good stuff here. A fave for me. God Bless, JB
Romios Avatar
October 19, 2021 at 8:51 AM
Hi Judy Bell, how well you say things They are not pie in the sky, but practical It’s easy to get lost in our own universe and forget others. Appreciate you visit. A Fave? Zowie, Judy, Heartfelt thanks, Pangie
De Beaulieu Avatar
October 18, 2021 at 4:08 PM
Hello Panagiota, yes you did write a friend today. and many others to. I try to do good for others. When I see someone in need of help I offer to help. Hugs.
De Beaulieu Avatar
October 19, 2021 at 10:29 AM
Hello Panagiota, Oh thank you Panagiota. Hugs.
Romios Avatar
October 19, 2021 at 3:35 AM
You are Saint Darlene here and Ibet off line too, I appreciate people like you, you are a great example and to be admired. Pangie 3:30am,
Wolf Avatar
October 18, 2021 at 12:44 PM
Thanks for pointing me this way, Pangie. I needed a whopping dose of these questions. I've gotten lazy lately. Time to get on the stick, get back in the swim, and summon up the 'old ziperoo!' Thanks, again. ~ Gershon
Romios Avatar
October 19, 2021 at 3:31 AM
You are most welcome, GERSHON, Thank you also for the mail. AlwYsnice to hear from you, Pangie
Dietrich Avatar
October 18, 2021 at 11:35 AM
Yes, Pangie you DID write a friend today. And I know you almost always do it. This reminds me of a song we sang when I used to go to church Bible classes in my youth: Have you done any good in the world today? etc etc. I forgot all the words. but I remember one part: "The world has no use for a drone. So wake up and do something more than dream of your mansions on high. Doing good is a pleasure, a joy beyond measure so go and do something today." Hope I did not slaughter those words!!
Romios Avatar
October 18, 2021 at 12:11 PM
Andrea, thank you for sharing what you learned in Bible classes, I must say, it worked on you. Far from a drone, Andrea takes Kind people into her hearts home! Anybody who hurts Andrea has the Pangie Monster to deal with..,and you wiseacres know who you are Andrea you did well with the words, Pangie
DiMino Avatar
October 18, 2021 at 11:30 AM
"Did I write a nice note to a poet friend? Those that stand by me till the very end?" You did...at least, I got mine. Thank you. Seeing how true friends are always, sort of, in tune, they sense things before the writing and saying. But to outwardly say and do, it is good for the spirit. And whatever we speak, write to share, is published to the air. God knows and connects for us, when recognized, thus allowed.
Romios Avatar
October 18, 2021 at 12:04 PM
Prince. How touching is this note? TERRIFICLY so! I think we get busy here and forget one another. I like the spiritual, tone of your reply, Good day to you and Princess, Panagiota
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