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The Kind of Calm

I wish I had the kind of calm To take things in my stride, But I am made of different stuff, Which shakes me up inside. Anxiety is always there Just waiting to appear And it does not take very much To get it into gear. I do my best to bat it off, But I’m not very strong And when I think it’s slunk away, I find out I was wrong. Some people don’t get ruffled or They keep their stress at bay, But some of us (including me!) Are not designed that way.

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Jan Allison

Date: 7/10/2024 9:27:00 AM

I'm with you on this theme Ilene I wish I could bat off issues but its not in my character and i worry:-( hugs jan xx

Jerry Brotherton

Date: 7/9/2024 6:10:00 PM

Brilliant words, my friend. My son is bi-polar and can handle small crowds well, but in larger crowds, he gets stressed easily. As for myself, I always need to be the center of attention.

Hilda Greenhough

Date: 7/9/2024 5:04:00 PM

I know the feeling. I'm not sure if it's better to be assertive, or to be diplomatic. This poem has me thinking overtime.

Deb M

Date: 7/9/2024 7:38:00 AM

Hi Ilene…..l don’t handle too much going on all at once very well…I get overload and then stressed. Other than that l’m easy going…..l have learnt to simplify my life so l don’t get overload! Some people thrive on busy busy busy all at once though…my worst nightmare!! Ha Great, interesting and thought provoking write. Really enjoyed this Ilene! Debx