Mark Russell Poet Quatrain

I Wish I Was Better

I wish I was better at leaving well enough alone
To know to pick up the pieces and just go home
I need to learn not everything can I master
Many of these things wind up in disaster.

I wish I was better at knowing when to stop
I seem to be relentless in my pursuit of the top
I know it good to always try to do my best
But when I am tired I have to learn to rest.

I wish I was better at seeing things the way they are
Like counting how many marbles are inside the jar
Every day it changes sometimes near and others far
I look up at the sky and I wish upon a star.

I wish I was better at just letting go
There are some things I don’t need to know
But I always am reaching though I’m not there yet
When I get there I’m not too happy with what I get.

I wish I was better for waiting for tomorrow
To see I have what I need I don’t have to borrow
Sometimes I get better while others I get worse
I need to take the time and consider the source.

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Ernie J September 4, 2011 at 1:14 PM One step forward two steps back. You know what you need to work on. Many people don't. Nice write. Mark Russell September 8, 2011 at 8:19 PM Thanks Ernie. I know I live it i really never know what to expect I expect I'll be surprised:) Reagardless of who you are or wherre you are at life comes at you every day sometimes with blessings while others with heartache. You also always have a choice to be a part or to be a spectator As much as my part is quite hard sometimes it is this I choose. Sorry it took so long for a reply I write at four other sites. it'a a little hard to keep up and keep up writing. Hope today finds you well and rewards you with peace..........Mark