Ilene Bauer Poet Rhyme

Spur of the Moment

When you plan something spur of the moment,
At first you feel proud and in charge,
But the longer you think,
It will end in a blink;
Then the doubts stumble in and loom large.

I need time to mull over my choices,
Possibilities I can assess,
Weighing good points and bad,
What will make me feel glad
And eliminate what might cause stress.

Sometimes, though, I can’t make a decision
And the plans do not ever get made,
So perhaps if I pounce
I might get to renounce
Hesitations that make me afraid.

If the scale tips one way or another,
Either method can end up with doubt,
But at least if you book,
Then by hook or by crook,
An adventure you won’t do without.

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Anne-Lise Andresen February 28, 2025 at 1:42 AM - I often do the same, Ilene :) - Have a great weekend :) - hugs

Tom Cunningham February 27, 2025 at 11:42 PM We waste a lot of time in our decision making then you find out from someone that there was an easier way to do it grrrr. Tom

Andrea Dietrich February 27, 2025 at 10:20 PM I like this because it's so relatable for me. I am SO indecisive over little things like picking ice cream flavors!

Jan Allison February 27, 2025 at 3:01 PM ... the best laid plans of mice and men springs to mind Ilene, got to say i much prefer to try and plan in advance. but something spontaneous that goes well is so nice! hugs jan xx