THINGS I HAVE LEARNED

Debbie Middaugh AKA TURBO1904 1963 (San Diego, CA.)



I have learned that crap does occur,
I have learned that there is a his and a hers.

   I have learned that sometimes love is not enough,
I have learned that their really is a diamond in the rough.

   I have learned that the outside does not pertain to the inside,
I have learned that it is easier to take it all in stride.

   I have learned I'm healthier if I manage my stress,
I have learned that everyday is a work in progress.

   I have learned that I stick out like a sore thumb,
I have learned that I march to the beat of a different drum.

   I have learned that my greatest strength was my biggest flaw,
I have learned that sometimes it is the luck of the draw.

   I have learned that some lessons you do over and over,
I have learned that there really is a four leaf clover.

   I have learned that sometimes, time does make it better,
I have learned I can be a mood setter..

   I have learned that good intentions can be misunderstood,
I have learned that there is nothing stronger than motherhood.

   I have learned that you can not avoid pain and sorrow,
I have learned that not everyone has a tomorrow.

   I have learned that if I starve the bad it numbs the good,
I have learned that Pinocchio was made of wood.

   I have learned that the truth does exist,
I have learned it is easier if I don't resist.

   I have learned you just have to let go of some shit,
I have learned it is better to be legit.

   I have learned doing the right thing is worth it in the end,
I have learned that a dog really is mans best friend….

                            TURBO1904   

About this poem

This is on a few things I have learned here on this rock we call home....

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Written on December 28, 2021

Submitted by Turbo1904 on December 28, 2021

Modified on March 05, 2023

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Quick analysis:

Scheme AX BB CC DD EE FF AA AA GG HH GG II JJ KK
Closest metre Iambic hexameter
Characters 1,589
Words 340
Stanzas 14
Stanza Lengths 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2

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  • Censored2Death
    "When you starve the bad, you Numb the good."
    That was brilliant.
    LikeReply2 years ago

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