Ludicrous

"To achieve the desire to be liked by moulding yourself into something so socially acceptable you may as well be wallpaper, ludicrous!" By Poet Let me explain my limitations Under it all I want to please Doing so means I sometimes warp Into bland personas to be accepted Crushing my will Real success lies in my authenticity Outrageous though it may be to some Ultimately it gives me a sense of self Something appreciated by the right people Writing Challenge - 'L' Words - Poetry Contest 14th March 2023 Sponsored by: Constance La France 1st place

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Constance La France

Date: 4/3/2023 2:53:00 PM

Dilly, excellent writing and thank you for sharing your poem in my Writing Challenge congratulations !

Di11y Da11y
Date: 4/3/2023 3:03:00 PM

Many thanks for your kind words and placement

Sam Kauffman

Date: 3/21/2023 10:24:00 AM

Congratulations on your win DD! You have deliciously highlighted the internal battle of ambivalence for all of us - to be authentic and risk the slings and arrows of life or to fit in and be unnoticed as "wallpaper!" Although I have to say I have seen, and appreciated, some beautiful, and very memorable, wallpaper. But, that being said, I do understand your point! May all of us be "the right people" as we come to know and appreciate, each person as a unique gift of God. Blessings!

Di11y Da11y
Date: 3/21/2023 11:00:00 AM

Thank you for such wonderful and thoughtful feedback, much appreciated:)

Ann Peck

Date: 3/17/2023 9:58:00 AM

I've read some of your poetry and I appreciate you--a new leaf to an old book. Congratulations on First Place!

Di11y Da11y
Date: 3/17/2023 10:03:00 AM

Thank you Ann, that's an interesting comment - what does it mean?

Speaks Volumes

Date: 3/17/2023 9:07:00 AM

Woohoo, right back at you ! Congrats my friend. A worthy winner! Well done.

Di11y Da11y
Date: 3/17/2023 9:12:00 AM

Thank you Wen :D

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 3/17/2023 8:29:00 AM

- Congratulations on your top win, D.D. :) - hugs

Di11y Da11y
Date: 3/17/2023 8:50:00 AM

Thank you - you too :)

Malabika Ray Choudhury

Date: 3/17/2023 7:35:00 AM

Congratulations on your top win with this insightful great poem! Best wishes ~ Mala

Di11y Da11y
Date: 3/17/2023 7:38:00 AM

Many thanks Mala :)

Christuraj Alex

Date: 3/17/2023 7:11:00 AM

"Real success lies in my authenticity" - Beautiful writing. Congratulations!

Di11y Da11y
Date: 3/17/2023 7:24:00 AM

Thank you :) your comments are much appreciated

Linda Alice Fowler

Date: 3/17/2023 6:57:00 AM

This is not only a great poem, it is a great sentiment as well. Congratulations on your win! :)

Di11y Da11y
Date: 3/17/2023 7:10:00 AM

Thank you very much Linda, much appreciated :)

David Smith

Date: 3/17/2023 12:05:00 AM

Eccentricity is a worthwhile thing to cultivate and you are right, the right people appreciate us and sometimes the more we try to please the more ludicrous we appear. Best regards David in NZ. Nice arrangement of this piece. It is couched in way that makes reader stay to end to make sure they get it and most should see the relevance to when they were trying to mould themselves for others.

Di11y Da11y
Date: 3/17/2023 12:54:00 AM

Thanks David - I appreciate all your thoughts and considerations about this poem. One day I'll find out how eccentric I really am!

Joanna Daniel

Date: 3/15/2023 7:09:00 AM

Original one, DD, with a message to ponder:)

Di11y Da11y
Date: 3/15/2023 7:16:00 AM

I was a bit forthright in my expression yesterday. Now I'm in a dilemma as my own advice would be not to be anything but haha! I imagine there's a happy middle ground :)

Speaks Volumes

Date: 3/14/2023 4:02:00 PM

May I quote my grannddaughter Jemma? "We all have our internal battles that we have to face in life. At one point we go through that experience when we lose ourselves, having to pick up the pieces and start from scratch. Always be yourself no matter how weird you think you are. Hang onto the person you are but always think about the best version you can be." ....... Enjoyed your poem DD

Di11y Da11y
Date: 3/14/2023 4:09:00 PM

Thanks Wen, always love your comments :) I do get quite weird at times haha!

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 3/14/2023 1:03:00 PM

yes, we should strive to be our authentic selves. Some people are too "over the top" though, and they need to learn social constraints. I get what you are saying here though. I wish ore people would stand up for what is right instead of standing like wallpaper. Good original poem.

Di11y Da11y
Date: 3/14/2023 1:28:00 PM

Thank you, I suppose that's a question of being authentic but being mindful of surroundings. The OTT people possibly just are in the wrong place. Thank you for your kind words

Daniel Turner

Date: 3/14/2023 8:01:00 AM

Intellectually stimulating write, DD. Every man needs to know his limitations. The need to feel accepted is in us all, that is why we wear masks. Deep write. Obviously you know your limitations and your capabilities and are comfortable in your own skin.

Di11y Da11y
Date: 3/14/2023 8:12:00 AM

I was quite philosophical today. I'm aware of my limitations and then test them anyway - there's probably a name for that but I'll keep believing it's an attempt at growth :)

Paul Willason

Date: 3/14/2023 5:12:00 AM

Keen observation of human nature....the desire to please, trading off authenticity, an easy trap to fall into. A good lesson captured with yr words. Like.

Di11y Da11y
Date: 3/14/2023 5:54:00 AM

Thanks Paul

Peter Rees

Date: 3/14/2023 4:28:00 AM

Your words reveal an understanding of yourself and your limitations. Not everyone is blessed with such insight.

Di11y Da11y
Date: 3/14/2023 5:55:00 AM

Being self aware isn't all it's cracked up to be :)