Half

Completing half the needed schooling

or doing only half the work,

paying only half the total

of the bill, to the sales clerk;

using only half a map

with which to travel by,

these half measure you could do,

but of course, they wouldn’t fly.

Exerting only half the effort

to make a relationship complete,

only speaking in half sentences

or only crossing half the street;

signing only half your signature

or ordering half a piece of pie,

these half measures you could do

but of course, they wouldn’t fly.

— docmaverick, Jul 26, 2007

About This Poem

About the Author

Region, Country: The High Desert, in the wild west, southern California, U.S. of A.., USA

Favorite Poets: Keates, Poe, Dickinson, and Dr. Seuss. There are a smattering of others, but why bother listing 'em all, ya know?, I also rely on a few of our poets, here....for advice, and what not. I couldn't possibly explain what a fountain of live, effective knowledge we have...right here in our midst ! To catch a glimmer of brilliance, merely visit: the Stream.

Critiques

weirdelf

18 years 10 months ago

comical and true

and somehow strangely poignant. It is more than it seems. I think you might enjoy barbdad's works, check him out. cheers, Jess

docmaverick

18 years 10 months ago

thanks

I'll look into barbdad's work. I really appreciated your help. I need to find my focus; if you only knew. I'm all over the place. Ah, such is life. doc.