Sunday Whirl with words:
choice cycle create gap gathering habits however
lessen regard suffering undoing virtue
Old habits die hard
Scant attention given to discard
One can create due regard
But many do not act smart
Undoing of ingrained suffering
By virtue of gathering strength
Be rid of silliness long standing
To lessen the gap to reduced length
However breaking a habit
Is no mean easy but requires
Strong resolve to be effective
Once decided one never falters
Avoid cycle of tryouts
Stay true to a reformed self
Deserving then of
a shout-out
Having triumphed above all else
Written for Brenda'sWordle #136 and Mary's hosting at
Poets United's Poetry Pantry #177
Written for Brenda'sWordle #136 and Mary's hosting at
Poets United's Poetry Pantry #177
Yes..we must have confidence in what the other side of the leaf may offer..although sometimes luck..chance..hope..and just doing it..leads to many a good thing!
ReplyDeleteOnce decided one never falters..
ReplyDeletestrong will n determination.. that's all we need
hopefully we learn from our decisions and mistakes...it is never too late to make a new one...until it is...
ReplyDeleteStaying true
ReplyDeleteIs not always easy to do!
Whirling with a Single Pancake
I have to agree! a shout out to everyone who can break bad habits and start new, better ones!
ReplyDeletelove the ending verse... the hardest part.
ReplyDelete"Stay true to a reformed self" - wonderful, Hank!
ReplyDeleteHank, I loved loved LOVED the "cycle of tryouts," as that's pretty much how I lived my 20s, ha ha. This is a manifesto, man, great advice and well written.
ReplyDeleteSorry I've been absent, and thanks for the thoughtful note on my blog. I'm back! Love, Amelita
Thank you Amelita,
DeleteNice to have you back Ma'am! It's soothing to see the pencil sharpened. Looking forward to connecting again! Great!
Hank
Oh, I hear you on this, Hank. Once a habit is established...even if it is a bad one...it is hard to break!! It definitely requires strong resolve.
ReplyDeleteHank,
ReplyDeleteOld habits are easy to pick up, but so hard to stop. Strong resolve is a great skill and hopefully can win the day...Not cheating on oneself is the big test!!
Clever writing Hank.
Eileen:)
Breaking the habit - hard! Try to change your everyday driving direction and already you feel not so comfortable...but keep our brain healthy we have to do it sometimes...
ReplyDeleteHabits are our weaknesses, even these two adversaries know this and are looking for that chink in the others armour.
ReplyDeleteRound and round we go, unable to learn it seems
ReplyDeleteNice. Good lesson. Strong resolve is the key word here. :-)
ReplyDelete-HA
well said...
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