Overthink

Often I overthink
And my thinking goes askew
I feel myself sinking
And overthink anew

I question every aspect,
Of every written word
I try to find the meaning
Of complicated words.

I am in awe of others that write,
Their pens flow with ease
And their spelling is always right

Their pen paints pictures.
Of every shape and size
And tells a story
Of how they feel inside.

Their writing is precise,
And detailed in every way,
Written with confidence
With their talents on display.

They would not get befuddled,
Or confused or overthink
Their brains don't get muddled
Because they are succinct.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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Bangalee Avatar
March 12, 2023 at 11:26 PM
beautiful thought full poem; congrats for the POTD
Rodrigues Avatar
March 9, 2023 at 11:28 AM
Perhaps many more do, than you think! Congratulations on POTD, Shirley!
Meadows Avatar
March 8, 2023 at 11:32 PM
Congratulations on your POTD. Well done.
Nicole Avatar
March 8, 2023 at 6:35 PM
No over thinking here, Shirley. Your thoughts caress the page with elegance and grace. This is beautiful in every way. Congratulations my dear friend, on Poem of the Day. My best to you. :) Hugs, Brandy
Feeley Avatar
March 8, 2023 at 5:21 PM
Congratulations Shirley on the delightful POTD. I doubt that others have it quite as simple as you suggest which leads to your gentle humour. Keep up the good work.
Parker Avatar
March 8, 2023 at 4:41 PM
Succinct indeed. POTD tells your story, Miss Shirley. Congratulations. ~;o)
Chuuk Avatar
March 8, 2023 at 3:42 PM
Great write, Shirley, and big congrats on potd :)
Wolf Avatar
March 8, 2023 at 2:00 PM
I kept thinking and thinking ... and thinking... and thinking that this just might POTD! Congrats, Shirley!
Hind Avatar
March 8, 2023 at 12:06 PM
Congratulations on being POTD!! :)
La France Avatar
March 8, 2023 at 11:14 AM
Shirley, I enjoyed you poem so much! I think you are a wonderful writer and congratulations on receiving the POEM OF THE DAY honor, blessings, Constance
Romios Avatar
March 8, 2023 at 10:29 AM
What an honor, Shirley. Congratulations on POTD. Give yourself credit, you write well and clearly. I, for one, appreciate that. What’s more, you do.not come here as a know it all. You must appreciate you first.donot count how many read you. Some poets are here over 10 years! Also, do-not count comments.Comments do not make a poet. Just be you. Panagiota
Slaughter Avatar
March 8, 2023 at 9:32 AM
The finished product often makes the process appear to have been much easier than it...no doubt...probably was. Congrats on POTD Shirley.
May Avatar
March 8, 2023 at 8:25 AM
Congrats on POTD Shirley, Very nicely penned
Goldsmith Avatar
March 8, 2023 at 7:06 AM
Congratulations on your POTD win. A creative write. In life we overthink many things. Write to have fun and you will be OK. Have a blessed day writing away.................
Baker Avatar
March 8, 2023 at 6:13 AM
Congratulations on your POTD, Shirley! The more we write, the more we tend to overthink. We just need to let in flow and accept it for what it is. There's always someone that needs to read what we write, it just may not be as many as we expect. :-) Have a happy day! Bill
Fowler Avatar
March 8, 2023 at 5:50 AM
Congratulations on the honor of POTD! :)
Sands Avatar
March 8, 2023 at 5:48 AM
Congratulations for POTD Shirley :)
M  Avatar
March 8, 2023 at 4:47 AM
CONGRATULATIONS my lovely Shirley on POTD!! I am so so happy to see your name up here…..you so deserve it my friend!! Well Done Mrs Hawkins!!! Debx
Delaney Avatar
March 8, 2023 at 4:25 AM
Congratulatiions. on your POTD honor, Shirley. Enjoy the spotlight. SuZ
Kitchin Avatar
March 8, 2023 at 3:35 AM
Shirley, well penned, congratulations on POTD!
Turner Avatar
March 8, 2023 at 1:49 AM
Congratulations Shirley on POTD. Sometimes I polish a poem 4 or 5 times, overthinking and in the end most times wind up right back where I started. LOL I imagine everyone will be able to relate.
Andresen Avatar
March 8, 2023 at 1:49 AM
- A finished result of a poem will always look perfect and easy ... error free and beautiful ... but it takes a lot of work and time, Shirley :) - Congratulations on your p.o.t.d. :) -
Seeker Avatar
March 8, 2023 at 1:07 AM
Back again with warmest congratulations on POTD ~ well deserved
Kendrick Avatar
March 7, 2023 at 7:07 AM
Ahh!! I think that writing happens more like it is happening to you more often than not. Thanks for sharing this one ...I enjoyed reading it. Sara
Hawkins Avatar
March 7, 2023 at 4:13 PM
Thank you, Sara; I am so pleased you enjoyed it and took the time to write such a kind comment. Unfortunately, my name is Shirley, not Shelly, lol! Take care, Shirley (Old Duck)
Seeker Avatar
March 7, 2023 at 6:03 AM
You are quite lucid and poetic at the same time yourself!
Hawkins Avatar
March 7, 2023 at 4:18 PM
Thank you, US, for your very generous comment. I appreciated it very much. Take care, Old Duck.
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