Category Archives: Personality

The Problem with Me

The problem with me is, in order to feelalive and awake just like I used to be,I have to advise while I try to concealthe problem with me. Though you may accuse me of jerking a knee,I’m speaking my truth … Continue reading

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On She Who Would Be Loved

Her sister’s plan seems odd to both our wits,but we decide to live without a man,so we see strategy that contradictsher sister’s plan. Continuing cohabitation’s spanis destined for more punishment, and bitsof bitterness. We’d rather watch a ban. But we’re … Continue reading

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Impatience Locations

We note variety in her and me.I get impatient when I wait at home.Her antsiness occurs more publicly,while waiting for her banker or a friend.But she’s no issue with late companyto her address – she bides with little tasks.I think … Continue reading

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Phone Dreams

Two nights ago, I dreamt I missed your call.I didn’t answer when you phoned at 6a.m., a time you said we chose (of allthe hours possible, nobody pickspre-dawn). This morning’s dreaming: I’m asprawlin phones that look like mine, in random … Continue reading

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Usurping Authority

The father told the son “Remove your hood,”and I believe my visage disagreed,so I’m the one admonished. I’m no good –usurping Dad’s authority, indeed!Another Pop another time decreeda bedtime story done (at quarter length).Then I was warned I’d best not … Continue reading

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I’m Sorry Now

I’m sorry now I wasn’t kinder then.I would have blocked his lust if I knew how,but I was inexperienced with men.I’m sorry now. Permitting moves I’d rather not allow,I acted rashly mean and harshly, whenthere might have been a better … Continue reading

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Ego Work

Admitting that I’m cocky, well assured.and fairly able to self-comprehend,I’d have to be affected and absurdto take offense at rudeness, or defendmy any quality from careless wordor stupid gesture, even from a friend.It’s egotistical to take, in fact,an asshole comment … Continue reading

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Recollection Reservation

I used to reminisce about the waymy father taught me car mechanics – gears,controlling skids and double-clutching, playwith points, Bernoulli’s work. First born, three yearsbefore the son, I stopped those tales today.From talking with my brother, it appearshe treasures memories … Continue reading

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The Blacker Sheep

I bought her bad PR myself. I deemedI was the oddity in family.Though she rebutted “weird,” I flounced and screamedmy attitudes of nonconformity.Original but fit, I never dreamedit was herself who differed. Only shedisfavored jokes and exercise and song.I wasn’t … Continue reading

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Pragmatics

Be kind to others, counselors advised.What goes around will come around – you’ll see.I tried and failed a lot (for I despisedhow peers appeared). It didn’t work for me,until I learned the clue to self-esteem.Discovering I needed to be proudtomorrow, … Continue reading

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