The Kind of Person

Were I the kind of person
Who’d act upon a dare
I wouldn’t be here
Plopped down on my rear
Without some excitement to share.

Were I the type of writer
Who sought out wealth and fame
I’d research the ways
To gain notice and praise
So more people would nod at my name.

But I am a risk-averse person,
Content in my own little world;
Not even in sleep
Do I dig down so deep
That my freak flag will flutter, unfurled.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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Thomas Avatar
March 12, 2018 at 11:44 AM
Lol same here Ilene. Enjoyed this Ma'am! But I think you may possibly have wanted to use "were" in the second stanza instead of "where." :)
Thomas Avatar
March 12, 2018 at 1:12 PM
I know exactly how you feel lol.
Bauer Avatar
March 12, 2018 at 12:28 PM
hey shadow! thank you SO much for noticing that! i absolutely HATE typos and try so hard to avoid them but somehow, a few manage to slip by anyway. much appreciated...
Andresen Avatar
March 12, 2018 at 2:13 AM
- Always be yourself, Ilene ... fortunately we are all different :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Bauer Avatar
March 12, 2018 at 12:28 PM
yes, anne-lise, and i guess that's a good thing! thanks for stopping by...
Allison Avatar
March 11, 2018 at 6:56 PM
You are the kind of person i would love to meet!:-) hugs jan xx
Bauer Avatar
March 12, 2018 at 12:29 PM
aww, jan, i'd say the same about you! thank you for your constant support...
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