I tripped over
the eggshells
again.
I’m supposed to tiptoe
but sometimes
they are scattered
where I don’t see them.
or I didn’t think it mattered;
or they just appear
where a moment before
they did not exist –
so the path that least resists-
is taken.
Sometimes I forget.
(I have not seen them
for so long)
A simple conversation
turns –
There’s neither right nor wrong;
but the eggshells emerge
decisions are made
on the spot
or not.
depends.
To walk upon them
or confront them head on;
Turn my back;
avoid the confrontation.
or keep on track;
defend my reputation
what will cause least disruption
in the end.?
I tripped over
the eggshells
again.
I could just walk on top
but then pay the price
of broken eggshells
in my life.
I’m adept at walking on eggshells. I’ve done it all my life.
Sometimes I wish to hell that I would just sweep them up.
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rated with hugs
::hug::
Do sweep em away, tril.
Awareness, acceptance, action. Rated for the three A's
Rated.
But what a wonderful poem! I think this is one of your very best! If not THE best! Loved it!
LL2: i know you get this, thank you
Linda: Hoping those years of doding this are gone
Sparking: thank you..I know you understand
Charlie: Awareness, Acceptance, Action...I like that...I like that alot...Thank you.
Dr. Spud: yes, me too, I wish it were not so hard.
Zanelle: thank you for your kind words. Yes, I imagine they DO litter the landscape on days like today. Just had to get it out!
Scylla: thank you, sir. Yes, desire to wipe the slate!
dianaani: Ha, didn't think of it like that...but I AM the one that brought up Festivus, wasn't I??
Kate: thank you so much...see my PM.
Mrty's Husband: thank you for your kind words. I just read your post and am so glad you did not have this same kind of day.
Roger: thank you for your understanding. glad your 25 years is up. Maybe that's the magic number...I hope...
Scupper: Thank you. Your too kind.
I like that - I do!
avoid the confrontation.
or keep on track;
defend my reputation
what will cause least disruption
in the end.?
Wow, can I identify with this. Beautifully done.
But if you allow me to add a piece of advice - (which is worth what you just paid me for it) - Wear shoes.
Lezlie
But you've expertly captured the way I feel today... so many days. Too many days.
Two things - thank you. And I'm sorry.
xoxo
Kim
But so thankful for your kind, kind words. My poetry muse had left me for a while...I guess there's nothing like a little "emotion" to bring it back.
Dave..wow...thank you
Sheepdog, Joan, Vanessa: thank you for always being there and understanding.
Rita, yes, the holidays are fraught with them, aren't they?
Lea: That's why I LOVE it here!
Becky: Perfect? you are too, too sweet
anna1liese: thank you for your kind words. The great thing about this place - we can all be here for each other. And, as Lea said, don't have to walk on eggshells.
Patrick, Scanner, janice: thanks for your comments. glad you liked it.
rated with love
Been there, done that and still doing it...
Trilogy in the end there is only one reasonable solution.
Throw in the onions which make you cry. The Ham that's always taking credit, the green "bell" peppers which only ring their own bells. Oh and don't forget the contents of the broken egg shells.
Stir'em up and make a great Western Omelet. It may give you a little indigestion, but this too will pass.
R
Tim: I think that's the best advice I've had in years!!! ha..thanks.
Lezlie: glad you understand and relate, but sad too. sometimes you just can't avoid those relationships...so I guess it's "US" we have to work on.
jlynne: Nice to meet you. so glad yo swept yours up too. I'm working on it.
Sheba: thank you
Kim: I SO appreciated you comment.
Christine: Thank you. There's not many who can't relate. We're just all at different stages of sweeping, I guess.
Sophieh: Always god to see you here. Thanks
I told you it was one of your best!!!!
Can't wait to see what you have in store for us this year.