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Feb 19, 2025
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Too demanding
I'm so bad
when I want to learn something.
I'm relentless
and my hours
are often insane,
even early in the morning.
I'm so aware of this.
I try to be as
understanding as I can be,
but my desire
to get it right
simply overcomes me.
Lucky for me
I'm surrounded by
angelic souls
who continue to
give me the time
despite this.
Indeed,
Bruce called me
a "gogetter",
and maybe
this is exactly what I am.
I do voga nidra
every morning
to diminish this tendency,
but sometimes
I just cannot help myself.
I write this poem today
to let it all hang out,
as I did for JB
who has been
and continues to be
so good to me
and for me.
About This Poem
Last Few Words: There are moments when I recognize my level of ambition , especially to learn new things and update my skills. However, I am aware just how demanding I can be when I get like this. What are the first steps of AA? Recognizing that you have a problem. Thus, I am being honest about this and this is the right venue to be honest.
Review Request Direction:
What did you think of the rhythm or pattern or pacing?
How does this theme appeal to you?
How was the beginning/ending of the poem?
Review Request Intensity: I want the raw truth, feel free to knock me on my back
Editing Stage: Editing - polished draft
Comments
neopoet
4 months 3 weeks ago
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Geezer
4 months 3 weeks ago
I will...
come back to this. ~ Geezer.
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Geezer
4 months 3 weeks ago
I'm back...
I love these lines, but they pertain to me in a slightly different way.
Lucky for me
I'm surrounded by
angelic souls
who continue to
give me the time
despite this.
I think I have a combination of Procrastination and Peter Pan Syndrome, both of which I am afraid are terminal. ~ Geezer.
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The Gogetter
4 months 3 weeks ago
Reply to Geezer
I was looking forward to your reply. I always do. It is so easy to put things off. We all do that. I usually think too much about something, and then wait until I have the "right" response. Why do you think you have the Peter Pan Syndrome, without being too forward or personal here? I suffered from carrying everyone else's problems until I did the therapy. Now I have changed that little habit. I am interested in your answer to my question. Hope it isn't too forward. I am told that I can be that way at times.
Geezer
4 months 3 weeks ago
I am sure...
that I have Peter Pan Syndrome, because I'm never going to grow up. I'm going to continue to believe in the basic goodness of people; I will not give up the hope that the human race will continue to thrive and prosper, and that everything is going to be alright. Thanks for asking. ~ Geez.
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