The More You Do a Thing

The more you do a thing, you’ll find,
The better that it gets.
By slacking off, it’s obvious
That you will have regrets.

Developing a skill or else
Rehearsing for a show,
It’s repetition that you need
To blossom and to grow.

Commitment and determination
Are the surefire keys
To open up potential,
Though to varying degrees.

For only those who give their all
Will bask in their success,
While slackers’ outcomes will belie
The efforts they profess.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015

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Mcleod Avatar
March 11, 2015 at 3:41 PM
This is something people don't always realize. Well written Ilene.
Bauer Avatar
March 11, 2015 at 6:49 PM
thank you, trevor! i'm so glad you read my poem and took the time to comment...
Johnson Avatar
March 11, 2015 at 7:42 AM
You'd know. :)
Bauer Avatar
March 11, 2015 at 6:47 PM
ha! i hadn't even thought of that! good to see you here, robert! :)
Nance Avatar
March 10, 2015 at 7:13 PM
That is so true! Practice makes perfect! :)
Bauer Avatar
March 11, 2015 at 6:46 PM
thank you, casarah! i appreciate you taking the time to comment...
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