I Quit

Ever have a day like this?

 

I finally lost my temper today

and said all of the things I wanted to say

to all of the people that had dared cross me,

and I laughed when they looked disbelievingly.

 

I conveniently lost my memory

and forgot all the things I’m supposed to be;

I was living in the moment for once in my life,

forgetting I’m a daughter, stepmother, and wife.

 

I seem to have lost my way somehow,

for there is no direction in the here and now.

I’m testing the old theory that ignorance is bliss;

look carefully at me, do you see something amiss?

 

I’ve finally gone and lost my mind,

and it is not something I desire to find.

I hereby resign from life’s venomous fray;

I’m halfway to insanity, and here is where I think I'll stay.

Author's Note

Yes, I know the syllable count isn't right on, but I......don't......care lol

Reviews

[The Archangel Gabriel]

Good effort with the syllable count! It is not always about getting it exactly right! Lol.

This reminds me of the new cell phone commericals with the unlimited minutes. Maybe you can sell them a license for this poem for their next commercial! I think that it is Verizon! "I now have unlimited minutes! I want to tell off everybody that I know! Screw you, too!"

Peace and love,
Gabe

[Chiquita]

To hell with the syllable count. The piece is about cutting loose and forgetting the rules. You have had enough of everyones expectations and are just going to express yourself without hesitation.

[The Tao of Bri]

YES!! DO NOT CARE ABOUT THE MECHANICS!!! It does have a place to be sure, but convention can and does stifle the flow and feeling of the poem.. Such a introspective piece such as this evokes much feeling as I personlally feel poetry should... (these are the ones I like best) ..where all the expert ryhme metter and high falutin words do not always count... Great job! Thomas Jefferson said we should have a revolution every 20 years... Great to be a rebel!!!

[Rhiannon Dragonraine]

I really like this- I think we all have those days where we just don't care and sometimes we dream about saying all those things that go through our mind while at work or other places like when someone cuts in front of you in line at the Grocery store or shoves you out of the way when you are trying to shop just like them. This has a fun rythm and flow to it even though it is about being upset I really like the fact that it still sounds fun. Good Job.

[Lorraine Pearson]

Know what? forget the syllable count...it flows very well! I chuckled at this, as I began to wonder something. Healthy minds live in the moment...perhaps you are not experiencing insanity afterall....perhaps you are reaching for sanity---finally. The waters simply feel so different that it seems insane. I really liked this piece very much. Stay true to yourself. Just speak the truth in love... :D
~Lorraiyne

[Jd Young]

I definitely have an understanding of what you feel. People just push you to that point where your ready to snap, I fully understand.

[sherra.]

I have had a day like this...
I had felt exactly the same way...
Good Job for capturing this feeling, It reminded of how I felt.

[Beautifully Tragic xPoe..]

I know the feeling all to well - I'm always on the edge of sanity too.


Great poetic vent

[maiarusm]

Great piece. Reminds me of times when I just snap and lose control of my temper. I love the way you vented it out in poetry, at least then you don't physically harm people unlike others. Awesome way to express yourself.

[The Viking]

Sounds like you're giving up trying to maintain normalcy. Something I can definitely relate to. It's sort of a liberation to give in to your own insanity. Besides, when you give up control on your life, it flows much more smoothly anyway. Insightful little piece.

[Poeticpiers]

the content is more impostant than the form sometimes. To stand up for yourself may raise a few eyebrows
But it is necessary to maintain yourself respect.
If you read the great poets they quite often disregard the rules to suit their particular message