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Posted by Highhat on February 15, 2011 - 20:47

I have a new face
No, I haven’t been through plastic surgery
It’s just that I have
Acquired a new attitude.
It’s not that I’m not critical
Everything has just mellowed out
No cutting edges
No hysterical, frustrated , hyper tensional
Remarks
I’m not afraid
I’ll take the punches as they come
I can defend myself
And I can see reason
I seem to be more secure
Not so unsure
Days pass with ease
No particular worries
I’m not going to say
So far
Because I have a firm belief
That it will continue
It’s not that I don’t put up a fight
I struggle to make
The struggle worth while
I balance the pros and cons
And surface without
being short of breath
There’s lots of space
For what I want to do
Encouraging others on the way
I don’t hide my light
Under a bushel
But you won’t be blinded by my headlights
Either
I get satisfaction in simple things
I haven’t changed that much
Essentially
I haven’t noticed
Getting older yet
Maybe a trinkle
No great demands
Simple does it
I am quite content
Never thought about being content
Always thought I had to be happy
That’s what I am
Quite enjoying life
Thanks for being a part of it

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Comments

Beeme | February 15, 2011 - 21:39

This is beautiful Highhat, I love this line 'There’s lots of space For what I want to do' I felt happier too reading this xx

Highhat | February 15, 2011 - 21:53

Thank you so much Beeme. I'm so glad you felt happier- that was really a nice effect it had on you then
;)Pia

pinda | February 15, 2011 - 22:44

Pia, you described such a 'perfect' person in this poem that it made me want to read more and more, to learn more about this person.

Sure you wasn't describing yourself? :D

'There’s lots of space
For what I want to do
Encouraging others on the way'

I really wish more people were like this nowerdays.

X
Pinda

Highhat | February 15, 2011 - 23:26

Why thanks Pinda- this is how I felt while writing it- very content- you made me even more happy with your comment!
;)Pia

fatboy74 | February 16, 2011 - 08:31

I think this is a great, let's not rage against the world or crave sublime happiness, quiet contentment is the way forward, really enjoyed this Pia.

Highhat | February 16, 2011 - 10:23

Thank you fatboy- I really appreciate your kind comments
;)Pia

Silver Spun Sand | February 16, 2011 - 11:03

Loved this one, Pia, and agree with all that has been said. More than well done;-)

Tina

ScoZen | February 16, 2011 - 12:14

Highhat.
Like the others, I enjoyed this.
I liked the...

"...Acquired a new attitude..."

Just keep wearing the Highhat though.

And this line...

"...I get satisfaction in simple things..."

A lot to be said for that.
Take care

Highhat | February 16, 2011 - 13:55

Thank you Tina and ScoZen- really appreciate you reading and commenting-
;)Pia

skinner_jennifer | February 16, 2011 - 19:15

Hi Pia,

you show that you are at peace at last, I totally
agree with what Fatboy said, never was a truer word
spoken.

Jenny.

Highhat | February 16, 2011 - 20:37

Thank you very much Jenn- apart from a bit of anxiety now and again I am happy
;)Pia

seashore | February 16, 2011 - 21:26

I particularly loved the first line - made me want to read on and glad I did.

Highhat | February 16, 2011 - 21:50

Thank you very much seashore- glad you enjoyed
;)Pia

SundaysChild | February 17, 2011 - 11:56

Great!

Highhat | February 17, 2011 - 16:03

Thanks SundaysChild
;)Pia

Kahdai | February 17, 2011 - 22:18

Fantastic! thankyou Pia I really like this one :) I
think this poem can cheer up when it bein read! x K

Highhat | February 24, 2011 - 17:05

Thanks Kahdai- almost missed your much appreciated comment
cheers
;)Pia

jonahs cough | February 27, 2011 - 15:32

this is really uplifting. it's cheered me up a lot. thanks pia

Highhat | February 27, 2011 - 16:02

You're welcome Jonahs- thanks a lot for your comment. Glad it cheered you up
;)Pia