Peaceful Competition

there is wisdom in insecurity
there is value in self doubt
the reality of "perfection"
is like sand between your fingers
impossible to grasp
everything about this here is fleeting
all we call right now is passing
we are all in this s**t together
we should embrace our enemies
across this impermanent experience
we should befriend our competition

after all. . .

this is all of it, a very shared experience
we are all involuntarily in this s**t together
so there is no point in being toxic

"impress me" personalities are pathetic
there is no such thing here as "perfection"

Author's Note

Reviews

[Cherrie Palmer]

I have never believed in "my four and no more" and I do believe it takes a village to raise a family. However, in the 's**t' as you call it I will defend my family and neighbor's with my fleeting breath. Being sheep will not turn a wolf into a lamb, but being strong will cause them to stop and pause. :)

[Davidgeo]

By no means am I advocating a strictly passive existence. I've been to war, twice, I understand pure conflict very intimately. What I took away from that was a firm belief that it takes great strength to treat your enemies fairly and anything less is pointless and usually instigated by false or exaggerated pretenses.

[Cherrie Palmer]

I agree with that people should not be torn down and or stripped of their humanity.

[Cherrie Palmer]

You know we do agree a lot we just can never agree if we turn left at the light or go straight ahead.

[Davidgeo]

Try walking with me instead.

[Cherrie Palmer]

Lol good idea

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[Amy]

I like your poem, it has so much truth to it and I completely agree with what you wrote!

[Davidgeo]

Thanks amy. I glad you agree.

[Govind singh]

Deeeppp!!!...great lines...thnk u for sharing Ur thoughts sir

[Davidgeo]

Thanks... I'm glad you enjoyed.

[Govind singh]

Ur wlcm....u deserve it

[Lavi]

Loved this. It helps that our competition keeps us from losing all self-control too.

[AYVID N]

I love it whenever conflict turns into harmony. Yet it should be for the right reasons. We need something to fight, for us to grow. Our survival then, is a question of what we fight.

On a lighter note, we Indians love a bit of red chilly. It makes for spicier dishes.

[Davidgeo]

You would love the state of Texas over here.

[Aesthetic Trash]

Lovely. I have no critiques. I found this poem to be emotional and the idea that it must come from personal experience to sound this realistic and meaningful.