Caren Krutsinger Poet Free verse

What Is Stopping You

What is holding you back?
What is stopping you?
What is making you uncomfortable 
about asking?
about wanting?
about dreaming?
about wishing?
about expecting?
about planning?
about setting new goals?
about learning new things?
about figuring out other ways?
about being your most excited self?
about opening yourself up to new opportunities?
New  possibilities? New people? New places? A new job?
Or is it a who?

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Smita Kulkarni March 18, 2021 at 1:31 PM Great poem Caren with inspiring questions to ponder on!!

Paul Schneiter August 28, 2020 at 4:10 PM I really like the way you set this up. In addition to being funny, the concluding line generates deep thought. Nicely, nicely done, Caren. Hugs, Paul Caren Krutsinger August 28, 2020 at 11:37 PM Thank you so much Paul. I never even realized it was funny. I may have to reread this. Thanks!

Quoth Theraven June 11, 2020 at 8:53 AM Caren, I love a good poem with profound philosophical questions. There's a ray of hope and encouragement to act in there too. -Richard Caren Krutsinger June 11, 2020 at 9:48 AM Thank you Richard. I do like to use my mind to think sometimes. This was one of those.

Aamena Kazi March 31, 2020 at 5:33 AM I loved your poem.it is a unique,conceptual,inspiring poem... Caren Krutsinger March 31, 2020 at 10:26 PM Thankyou much Aamena

Pratap Roy December 13, 2019 at 1:04 AM Finishing line made the poem perfect. Very well written. God bless you. Caren Krutsinger December 13, 2019 at 6:54 AM Thank you Pratap. God bless you my new friend!

M. L. Kiser December 2, 2018 at 8:26 PM Discouraging people, it used to be; then bosses; I finally learned to claim my rightful place in this world and jumped right in...over all of them..."I got'ta be me!" Everybody...go for it! Caren Krutsinger December 2, 2018 at 10:00 PM M.L., lead the charge. Make the banner. Sound the trumpets. I will be right behind you. We will wake them up and shake them up and make them be themselves in spite of themselves.

Andrea Dietrich November 29, 2018 at 5:33 PM great way to end it, very thoughtful that way , Caren. Reads like a list poem and I really like that type. Caren Krutsinger November 29, 2018 at 8:24 PM Thank you Andrea. I had fun with it too.

Warren Doll November 29, 2018 at 12:23 PM Unique and thought provoking poem, Caren. A fav for me. Warm wishes~ Warren Caren Krutsinger November 29, 2018 at 1:52 PM Thank you. It is what I teach all day every single work day.

Rhona Mcferran November 29, 2018 at 10:19 AM I LOVE THIS!!!! ;) Here you are, still filling up my FAV list... hahaha! This is really wonderful, though, as many people never stop and ask themselves this! BRAVO! A much-needed poem! Caren Krutsinger November 29, 2018 at 1:52 PM We all need to do it and more than once a month probably.

Kim Rodrigues November 29, 2018 at 10:05 AM Well done! Loved the ending too! Caren Krutsinger November 29, 2018 at 1:53 PM Thank you Kim. I had to re-read this, as I had so many comments. Thanks for the nice stop by.

Arturo Michael November 29, 2018 at 7:40 AM Good questions...Love the concept and the message it brings...All the best Caren Caren Krutsinger November 29, 2018 at 1:53 PM Thank you Arturo. Thanks for stopping.

Sherry Asbury November 29, 2018 at 7:32 AM Who IS stopping you? No stops you dear Poet. Caren Krutsinger November 29, 2018 at 1:54 PM I wish they would try. NOT!

Line Gauthier November 29, 2018 at 12:10 AM Great poem, Caren. Very inspiring! Caren Krutsinger November 29, 2018 at 6:37 AM Thank you Line. I was under the "tree" so to speak when I wrote it. Running out of time, and having to dash something down hard and fast. Sometimes these are my best ones.