Never Satisfied

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10/7/2020

It seems we’re never truly satisfied. Adolescents long to be adults, while adults often wish to be younger. We frequently dislike our appearance in photos, only to look back years later and wish we still looked that way. This cycle of discontent continues endlessly. Why is it so difficult for us to simply be content and appreciate what we have in the moment? (P.S. For you grammar sharpies out there, don’t diss my use of “diss” instead of “dis.” I’ve researched it thoroughly and have picked a side. ;-)

Younger wanting to be older
Older wanting to be young
Child wishing to be bigger
Bigger wishing to be thinner

Teen wanting a clearer face
Clearer face wanting a better body
People lamenting bad hair days
Bad hair days replaced with no hair days. . .

We diss what we have
Wish for what we lack
When what we have is gone
Oh, what we'd give to have it back!

Youthful desires for future yearning
Future bearing down like a train
Elders' memories of past unnerving
Hit by a train never the same

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Barbara Barry-Nishanian

Date: 2/8/2021 9:43:00 PM

I'd liked to be taller, and smarter like you.

Mark Toney
Date: 2/9/2021 11:58:00 AM

Shorter and smarter will have to do, Barbara! ;)

Disha Munot

Date: 10/26/2020 5:51:00 AM

Very true I always wish to be taller... good job Mark .... the train of life goes on changing and we are never the same . You have expressed your thoughts well . Keep.it up

Disha Munot
Date: 10/28/2020 9:41:00 PM

You too .

Mark Toney
Date: 10/27/2020 10:51:00 AM

Thank you for your kind encouragement, Disha. Take care and stay safe! ~Mark

Michelle Faulkner

Date: 10/7/2020 6:51:00 PM

So true, I remember in high school wishing I could be a smaller size ~ now I wish I could be my high school size, but we need to appreciate what we have right now!

Mark Toney
Date: 10/8/2020 5:11:00 AM

I know, right! I always appreciate your comments, Michelle. Have a nice, safe weekend! ~Mark