Edward Ibeh Poet Didactic

Make Your Own Rules

The world loves dictating terms
          To keep you in check
         And in line; telling you
          Who you ought to be
      But you have the freedom
                      To zig
                  When told
                     To zag.
Listen to your inner voice instead.
           Make your own rules.



Date written: 12/15/2021

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Darlene De Beaulieu December 15, 2021 at 11:23 AM Hello Edward, I listen to my inn voice all the time. This is good advice in poetry form. Blessings my friend. Darlene De Beaulieu December 16, 2021 at 12:39 PM Hello Edward, you are welcome my friend. Blessings. Edward Ibeh December 15, 2021 at 3:43 PM Thank you very much, Darlene:-)

Vijay Pandit December 15, 2021 at 9:42 AM The inner voice never disappoints--keeps things in balance. Edward Ibeh December 15, 2021 at 3:42 PM True indeed, Vijay! Thanks for dropping by my friend.

L Milton Hankins December 15, 2021 at 8:50 AM Edward, I truly understand the spirit behind your idea, but I'm not sure it's always a good idea to "Make Your Own Rules." I can imagine chaos on the highways and in classrooms, for example! Thought-provoking, though. Edward Ibeh December 15, 2021 at 3:40 PM Oh, I see what you're saying, Milt, and I agree! I was rather addressing a certain age demographic--responsible, mature adults with sound judgement--not all and sundry. I guess I should've made it clear, lol. Thanks for the visit, my friend.