Notes About The Poem

Why embarass yourself?

You're not doing a stellar job
distracting me with idle chatter.

Life is not something to be ignored
and swept under a mat.
I've been living in limbo
no matter how you sugarcoat it.

Life is short and every beat matters.
Every day is another notch in the cog of time fleeting.
Life is a race to the finish line,
an obstacle course of sorts.

Ignoring the elephant in the room is
an embarassing act of cowardice.
Sometimes saying something-anything
is better than the insult of shameless pussyfooting.



AP: Honorable Mention 2025
Copyright © | Year Posted 2025

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Etgen-Baker Avatar
July 19, 2025 at 4:19 PM
I appreciate the strength of your words. I, too, dislike pussyfooting....don't have the stomach or the patience for it. Seems like a like of confidence...
Gauthier Avatar
July 19, 2025 at 8:07 PM
very true ~ thanks for the much appreciated visit and comment, Sara ~
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