Things I'm not good at

Things I'm not Good At

 

Never read the classics, didn't study in school,

Don't believe in witchcraft, I'm mediocre at playing pool.

Cut myself shaving, it seem, much too often.

My feet fall too heavily, even when I soften them.

 

Motors baffle me, I cant change my oil,

I can make spaghetti, while wearing a hat of foil.

I'm not a runner, don't belong to a bowling league.

All this time on my hands, my mind is under siege.

 

Paper cuts, find my fingers, I sometimes stretch the truth.

When my blood sugar drops, I eat a Baby Ruth.

Word games like scrabble, aren't my cup a tea,

I like being the little car when playing Monopoly.

 

Cant make things disappear, magic just isn't my bag.

Couldn't throw a curve ball, that the batter didn't tag.

Everyone's good at something, some are even great

I am not good at everything, but I do not show up late.

Reviews

[Red Brick Keshner]

A delightfully honest and relatable poem that captures the essence of everyday struggles and imperfections, with a touch of humor and humility. Its straightforward and conversational tone makes it easy to connect with, as well as reminding us that everyone has their own set of shortcomings and quirks and that this is okay to be less than perfect! 🙏🏻🕊👍🏻

[D. Mansfield]

Right on! Thank you

[Red Brick Keshner]

🙏🏻 Your welcome 👍🏻

[red93]

Punctuality and reliability are incredibly valuable assets in anyone. Keep up the good work ✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️

[Chris Shaw]

I think you are in good company. There!s a whole lot of things I can’t do either, but one or two things that I manage ok. I am hopeless at anything technical, can’t open jars to save my life. Your poem did bring a smile, and I reckon you are selling yourself short. You can compose a decent poem, that’s for sure. I enjoyed my visit here.

Chris

[Kelly Scheppers]

I like being the little car, too! Love the game. Hate being the banker, though. Quite a list you've managed to put together here. I had to chuckle though, at the thought of wearing a hat of foil while making spaghetti! Thanks for the smile!

[D. Mansfield]

Kelly, thank you for that, I live for the smiles, the laughs, the frowns and the tears. I appreciate you

[Kelly Scheppers]

Hey, stop by sometime. Would love to see you!

[Samuel Dickens]

It sounds like you're human. I smiled a few times while reading of your shortcomings and one success. (Making spaghetti) It says something good that a person can laugh at themselves. So many cannot, and that says something about them, too.

[D. Mansfield]

Thank you so much for stopping and reading I appreciate you.

[Ern M. Yoshimoto]

this is a very sweet and self-reflexive work that has a touch of humour, making it a fun read. while one should be aware of one's short-comings, it should not define us. this work, which is full pignancy, is one that gives the reader time to look back on our un-achievements, with a smile. yet the final line allows us to radiate. we can't do a lot, but the small things we can do are also victories. and when i was in a mental heap, these small victories were all i had. and little bit little, by stacking up these points, i emerged from my haze. it's a delightful poem.

[D. Mansfield]

Ern, thank you for your wo derful reviews, all of them. Through them I have learned enough anout you, to know you have been through alot