of easy is always there,
curling into curves
needing to be filled.
It drops breathy promises
into ears already scarlet
at the thought of the thrill
of how much more smoothly
I can glide over the roughness
if I just ignore a few things.
But it would take a better liar
than I to convince myself
to lay back and close my eyes
when I know action,
But it would take a better liar
than I to convince myself
to lay back and close my eyes
when I know action,
my actions,
could make a difference.
could make a difference.
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Song Choice: Follow My Feet by The Unlikely Candidates
Liner Notes for This Groove: This poem was created for the prompt given at Poets and Storytellers United, Between What is Right and What Seems Easy.
Bravo! It may be the harder way but will be better to look back on, I think.
ReplyDeleteSo agreed
DeleteEasy is tempting indeed, it's true.
ReplyDeleteLOL, truth
DeleteEasy seems soooo much better
ReplyDeleteMuch💛love
That's how easy gets ya
DeleteThis is awesome! And so very real. I can imagine just how glorious our world could be, if more people did something.
ReplyDeleteLOL, this was inspired by Star Wars explanation of the how easy and seductive the Dark Side was. I just ran with it.
Delete"But it would take a better liar
ReplyDeletethan I to convince myself
to lay back and close my eyes" In the end you have to live with yourself and regrets are no fun. (I love that you thought of Star Wars for this prompt.)
Exactly. I think people forget about the whole living with themselves aspect.
DeleteGood choice. The other way you'd always have a regret to haunt you. Unless you were in luck and the easy way turned out to be the better choice.
ReplyDeleteMy 'Fork in the Road', https://jimmiehov6.blogspot.com/search?q=fork+in+the+road
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I think "what-ifs" are bound to creep in, no matter which way you go. But knowing that you did the right thing should, hopefully, bring some comfort.
DeletePeople choose the 'easy' mostly. Sometimes it turns right and sometimes not. Your verses are apt here especially these'when I know action,
ReplyDeletemy actions,
could make a difference'.
Thank you
DeleteAh Temptation. If only we didnt have to pay the piper. Nice write. Makes one think!
ReplyDeleteThe piper will always come collecting, one way or another
Deletewe always look for the path of least resistance, the temptation of easy is always there. this poem is a timely reminder.
ReplyDeleteIt always is, yes
DeleteLuckily avoiding what was wrong was drummed into me when I was a youngster.
ReplyDeleteMany of us probably did, but the level to which it sticks to some can vary. :D
DeleteLove it. I agree and I love your poetic description of easy.
ReplyDeleteThanks
DeleteConsequences, consequences. Yes indeed.
ReplyDeleteHappy Sunday
Much💛love
Hope it was a good Sunday
DeleteI'm reminded of the poem "The Man in the Mirror" by Dale Wimbrow. It is so wise, and addresses the issue of easy and right so well.
ReplyDeleteI'll have to look at that poem
DeleteOh, yes! I imagine cutting corners and having to lie about it. Things ignored tend to pop back up though.
ReplyDeleteLies take on a life of their own, true enough
DeleteThat definitely made me think. Although I am more someone who lets others walk over them to avoid conflict, rather than one who avoids arguments for ease!
ReplyDeleteI can't say I enjoy getting into conflict with others either. And sometimes backing off can be the harder path.
DeleteYes! It can be hard, but if you have values they need to mean something - it's a difficult road.
ReplyDeleteEasy is so tempting! I heard two people talking one day. The person asked, but how do I know it's my soul talking. He said, you probably know it's your soul, because it would be something, you don't want to do! LOL! Big Hugs!
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