Emile Pinet Poet Quatrain

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So Tell Me If

I left my naivety back in the hood
to explore the empathy in my heart.
And deep in my soul I feel that I’m good
somewhat smart, but don’t overplay that part.

I’m humble, yet I’m kinda proud of me
principled by the absolutes of truth.
And I stay as far from hate as can be
recalling the lessons learned in youth.

I embrace fantasy, and like to dream
yet fav reality's bittersweet wine.
And there have been times I’ve wanted to scream
but for the most part everything is fine.

I’ve tried my best to stand by what I say
opting for reason, I ignore the fool.
And fought battles for friends that went away
yet let them know I love them, and all’s cool.

I work hard, but I’m a gambler at heart
sometimes I’ve lost and had to start over.
And overcame my fears with each fresh start
by learning to let karma takeover.

In touch with my beliefs I don’t hide them
yet, I’m sensitive of others' feelings.
And I don’t partake in fights or mayhem
always staying clear of shady dealings. 

So, tell me Dad, is your son now a man?


Oct.26, 2018
In response to IF.... Poetry Contest
Sponsored by: Silent One

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Anne-Lise Andresen November 26, 2018 at 12:37 AM - Congratulations on yours: "In response to IF ...." poems, Emile :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Emile Pinet November 26, 2018 at 9:54 AM Thanks Sunshine, I appreciate your comments my friend, Emile.

Eve Roper November 25, 2018 at 6:22 PM Nicely done, Emile, congratulations on your placement in the contest I enjoyed reading.. Emile Pinet November 26, 2018 at 9:54 AM Thanks Eve, I appreciate your comments my friend, Emile.

Charlie Smith November 25, 2018 at 11:25 AM Wonderful entry Emile, congratulations... Emile Pinet November 25, 2018 at 1:38 PM Thanks Charlie, I appreciate your comments my friend, Emile.

Silent One November 25, 2018 at 10:08 AM I loved this one, I can relate to some of this poem... However, I never really had a father, and I never wanted to live up to his ways... and it has made me the man I am today... Congratulations on your first place in the contest.. Emile Pinet November 25, 2018 at 1:37 PM Thanks Silent One, like you I too never really had a father or at least one that loved me... and that too made me the man I am today my friend, Emile.

Caren Krutsinger October 26, 2018 at 1:00 PM Great ideas, my friend. Good luck in the contest. This part really spoke to my own heart: "And there has been times I’ve wanted to scream but for the most part everything is fine." Because as an empathetic, caring soul, we sometimes do react rather quickly and impulsively, but when we take it all together we are so calm and placid and level thanks to having an outlet such as poetry-writing. Right? Emile Pinet October 26, 2018 at 1:09 PM Thanks so much Caren, your support is always much appreciated my friend, Emile.

Line Gauthier October 26, 2018 at 12:48 PM Good take on the challenge, Emile. Well done. Emile Pinet October 26, 2018 at 1:08 PM Thanks Line, your support is much appreciated my friend, Emile.

Anne-Lise Andresen October 26, 2018 at 7:36 AM - Emile, this "if" impresses me !!! - An awesome poem ... " And overcame my fears with each fresh start by learning to let karma take over"... a wonderfully positive statement ... - This is the winning poem !!! - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Emile Pinet October 26, 2018 at 8:09 AM Thank you so much Anne-Lise, your comments are like a ray of sunshine my friend, Emile.