A DANGEROUS THING

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



  A new year, a fresh start, a good attitude,
Take it easy, keep an eye on your altitude.

   A brighter healthier outlook on life,
A weight has been lifted, it left with my wife.

   It's simple only have to fend for myself,
Only me; no sign of no one else.

   I have pep to my step, a little hip to my hop,
No more funky people, only the ones over the top.

   Become a better listener, be a little kinder,
If I slip, I will use last year as a reminder.

   No good to dwell on it, leave it in the past,
Make peace with all, today could be your last.

   We are warriors we have come this far,
60 around the corner yet here we are.

   Lost some blood, tears and have a few scars,
 Lucky to be free, could be behind bars.

   So many lessons, so much more to learn,
At the crossroads; which way do you turn?

   I remind myself I could be in worse shape,
I have had close calls and a narrow escape

   I never thought about old age,
I guess I should have read that page
 
   Who knows what tomorrow might bring?
A little knowledge can be a dangerous thing….

                           Turbo1904

About this poem

IT is about new year, new attitude and life...

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Written on January 01, 2022

Submitted by Turbo1904 on January 03, 2022

Modified on March 05, 2023

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Quick analysis:

Scheme AA BB XX CC DD EE FF GG HH II JJ KK
Closest metre Iambic pentameter
Characters 1,102
Words 241
Stanzas 12
Stanza Lengths 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2

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