Embrace Change

Non NaPoMo write solicited work

 

 

 

Couglin’s Law states anything is always better,

But yet people are always resistant to change.

We’re creatures of habit living life to the letter;

Which unto this poet seems so strange.

 

Change to me is just an opportunity,

Learning and adaptation is a quest.

Life is just trying to get through to me,

And make me turn out my best.

 

Underhill’s Law says push yourself,

Comfort zones are for retirement.

New achievements add to personal wealth,

A product of my youth misspent.

 

The worst phrase, are the words “I Can’t”

 For it concedes defeat from the start.

The gift of flexibility you shouldn’t supplant,

Keep the curiosity of a child’s heart.

 

Do not be resistant to change at all,

For you never know what you may learn.

Always rise up to answer the call,

And let your passion’s fires burn.

 

Embrace the changes that head your way,

And tackle all challenges with glee.

Make yourself a better person every day,

And set your improved self out to be free.

 

04/02/2021

 

J. Todd Underhill

 

Reviews

[Ruth]

Ah, yes...indeed change is as inevitable as the seasons and yet so feared, I think conditioning when young to not embrace change doesn't help, I have grown more and more accepting of change in my older years...it does happen and like life, waits for no-one. Good to read you today dear friend, thank you for being you :) Stay well...

[Seriana]

Many a lesson to be taken from this, from you. Change can paralyze, or it can provoke. It's all up to us as to how we react. Nicely rhymed!

[sharonlee]

I agree!
I find changes exciting and challenging, although some not to liking.
Some changes I wouldn’t choose by choice, but do my best to find ways to ride the wave.

Nothing comes from sitting in stagnation, too cautious to take a chance!
Well said.