Stagnation

I like when things remain the same;
Stagnation is my favorite game.
I play so well I never lose;
What’s set in stone makes me enthuse.

While others might redecorate 
Or even move, I can’t relate.
New furniture does not entice;
My stuff is old, but still, it’s nice.

It isn’t normal, I’ve been told,
Becoming worse as I grow old.
I wish I knew why I eschew
The new to stick with tried and true.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2022

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Krutsinger Avatar
August 7, 2022 at 10:57 PM
I am loving this "What’s set in stone makes me enthuse." because it is not the Ilene I know at all!
Wolf Avatar
July 22, 2022 at 4:21 PM
I'm like you; my wife isn't. Our house has been made over twice; once each decade. Oh, well... :)
Leffanta Avatar
July 20, 2022 at 6:24 PM
Comfort is the key word! Enjoyed! Aloha!
Hankins Avatar
July 20, 2022 at 3:06 PM
Oh my, Ilene, you and I would get along just fine. I hate to have new stuff. I like my old, comfortable stuff. I have to force myself to buy something new...and the prices nowadays are prohibitive!
Cunningham Avatar
July 20, 2022 at 12:39 PM
There's a saying, if it ain't broke don't fix it. I like to get my moneys worth out of things. Tom
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