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Knowing When To Quit

We all have things we’re good at, As well as things we’re not. The trick is knowing when to quit When giving things a shot. Of course, if there’s enjoyment Though you’re really not adept, It’s worth it to keep on, accepting That you are inept. We can’t excel at everything (That wouldn’t be too fair) But sticking with our weaknesses Is fine, if we don’t care.

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Robert Johnson

Date: 5/10/2021 5:55:00 PM

There's a lot to be said for doing something for personal pleasure. I use to refer to playing my saxophone as getting my ya ya's out. :) lol

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 3/19/2021 3:41:00 PM

I accepted my ineptitude long ago, Ilene. Einstein's definition of insanity was to keep doing the same thing over and over again and expecting a different outcome. Still, we try. Sometimes it's fun, but it can become aggravating too. Enjoyed your poem (and the one Rico wrote about you)!

Rico Leffanta

Date: 3/19/2021 11:42:00 AM

Singers continue singing even when they can't hear the tune anymore but that is OK - in the shower! Aloha! Rico

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 3/18/2021 8:23:00 PM

"But sticking with our weaknesses Is fine, if we don’t care." This is fun!

Leo Larry Amadore

Date: 3/18/2021 7:17:00 PM

Inept is certainly something you're not Ilene....but while I can't vouch for EVERYone else on the soup, there may indeed be some who "don't care", and at times, perhaps, I may find myself among them. I liked your poem.

Hannah Borke

Date: 3/18/2021 5:41:00 PM

Thank you very much Ilene. You obviously wrote this poem for me regarding my poetry.

Robert Pettit

Date: 3/18/2021 2:08:00 PM

I agree with what Jan has said just below.

Jan Allison

Date: 3/18/2021 1:16:00 PM

wise words indeed Ilene I know for sure one thing I will never do is quit reading your poems or writing my own poems:-) hugs Jan xx