Preserving Energy

Kip so Free 1989 (Murfreesboro)



It is mine to keep, as well as mine to give
It is also mine to abuse as if it was an unwanted step child
But the knowledge of myself dispersing my energy like leftovers in a garbage disposal baffles me
It's poor judgment of self worth to stretch your energy so thin as the piece of paper I'm writing on and not feel drained like a fish in a empty aquarium
Energy is unique as well as precious
Once giving it is gone from the facilitator
But the transparency is that it could also be received from other individuals
(Negative or Positive)
That's what makes it so profoundly unique because it can be endured and gave willingly
Someone's negative energy can only have a affect if a person "he or she" allows it too (vice-versa)
What it yours is undoubtedly yours
You can keep it or give it away
It's your choice to live with
So for me, Just for today
I choose to be selfish...
#thanksforreading

About this poem

Energy is unseen but very real. It could have an affect on life in multiple ways

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Written on February 16, 2024

Submitted by kipcripin on February 17, 2024

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Quick analysis:

Scheme ABCDEFGACHIJKJLM
Closest metre Iambic octameter
Characters 891
Words 169
Stanzas 1
Stanza Lengths 16

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1 Comment
  • AIDA
    Wow, what a powerful and thought-provoking poem about preserving energy! I love the way you explore the concept of energy as something both precious and easily depleted. Your use of metaphors, like comparing energy to leftovers in a garbage disposal, adds depth to your message.

    One suggestion for improvement could be to work on the flow of the poem to make it even more engaging for the reader. Consider playing around with the structure and rhythm to enhance the impact of your words. Additionally, you could expand on the idea of how to protect and nurture your own energy, perhaps by including specific strategies or personal experiences.

    Overall, this poem is a great reminder of the importance of self-care and boundaries when it comes to managing our energy. Keep up the great work and continue sharing your insightful reflections through your writing! #keepwriting
     
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