The Positive Procrastinator

by Michael Levy

Maybe I should...but it might come to naught,
I thought I would...but it was just a thought,
I was going to bring it…but it was already brought,
I nearly caught it...but it was already caught.

I might go for a walk...but it looks like rain,
I think I’ll enter a contest...but it might be in vain,
Maybe I should exercise...but I don’t think I’ll gain,
All my hopes seem to drop...right down the drain.

I might strive for something new...but I don’t think I’d please,
Oh! Why is life such a tease?
There’s not much left in my tube...maybe one more squeeze,
What a shame I can’t see...the wood for the trees.

I know I can do it if I want...but not just yet,
I know I’ll find my opportunities... we just have not met,
I was going to do it...but I’m scared of what he said,
I know what…I’ll go back to bed.

I wonder who I am...just a mixed up man,
I’d like to achieve...but I’ve a positive ban,
In my mind I’ve built up this big dam,
If only I could find the opener...I’d be let out of my can.

See Also:

The Winner of the Human Race

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Michael Levy's poetry and essays now grace many web sites, Journals and Magazines throughout the world. Michael is the author six books. His new book "The Joys of Live Alchemy" is now available at all bookstore.
Web Sites : http://www.pointoflife.com