Meaningless words
sometimes are heard
when spoken.
By the same token,
when written instead,
they are then read.
People aren't perfect, for sure this is true.
They don't always do what they say they will do.
By the same token they often aren't guilty,
Of commissions, omissions that some will deem filthy.
Nefarious crimes, using darkness for cover,
Lest someone find out and all is discovered.
While often it's true not all are trustworthy,
It just isn't fair to be in a hurry,
To lump all in together and say there you are,
One's as bad as another, the fruit don't fall far.
Common sense tells us in some situations,
Most mistakes are made with the bet of intentions.
Don't be too quick to be judging your neighbor,
For sure some day you may need his favor.
Decide for yourself what works for you,
And don't criticize what your neighbor will do.
No one does anything the same way as you,
And the truth to be told you don't want them to.
It's rare that you'll find one exactly like you.
A soul mate, a brother, the same through and through.
Most people are different, not exactly the same,
'Cause individuality is the name of the game.
"So correct is Maya Angelou,
“Nothing will work unless you do”
Sweat and hard work is not enough,
You need to be strong and mentally tough
Strong in integrity and motivation,
With focus and determination
Self worth and happiness are also key,
To have that balance in “me”
To insure what I claim for me,
I am capable to share with “we”
Hard to give when you are broken,
Or to receive by the same token
So each day accept who you are,
Knowing that life leaves a few scars
As we seek to define,
Where our priorities align
Decisions are always hardest,
When you’re at your weakest
Or confused by your emotions,
Which hinder our forward motion
Toward that which we want,
Because indecision haunts
Be motivated instead, to explore,
What you really want and more
Believing that you will get through,
Because everything works when you do"
I confess, there are many things I want to and should change.
But by the same token, there are things better left as I found them.
The moth doesn't need an assist from me to make him a better butterfly.
Oh, I just want to make it easier and better; but better by whose standard?
If the sign says, "beware of dog", why would I doubt and not heed? Be wise.
If the notice says, "Do not disturb", why would I even consider going right in?
It's never more true that fools rush in where angels fear to tread.
11232017 PS Contest, Unsayable, Nette Onclaud, 6P
All things in moderation,
It's a good way to get along;
For life it seems is a smorgasbord,
Of work, play, strife and song.
How can we enjoy a meal,
If we only taste one dish?
How can we have the fullness of life,
With our mind set alone on one wish?
Life is a serious matter, that's true.
We must learn to earn our keep.
Common sense tells us that all things need,
To work, play, laugh and sleep.
Equal amounts of excitement and peace,
Are important to our very existence.
It's unhealthy for us to dwell on one thing,
And obsess with too much persistence.
It takes all the fun and joy out of life,
To worry too much and frown.
By the same token it isn't wise,
To try to be the town clown.
All things in moderation.
Listen, learn and be wise.
All things in moderation.
It's a good way to live a full life.
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