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Easier Said Than Done

I tore my hair
I cried out
I've lost my reason
There is no doubt

I can't take it
I can't cope
Life's not worth it
I have no hope

On second thought
We all have problems
We all have pain
My life's no different
We're all the same

No more songs of sadness
No more poems of hate
I must pull myself up
Before it's too late

All this moaning
Which I abhor
I've said enough
I'll say no more

No more whining
About the past
This poem of self pity
Will be my last

On second thought
 I've changed my mind
 There's no way your problem
Could be worse than mine!

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IRENE

17 years 1 month ago

easier said than done

so true my friend ,ive often had these thoughts myself . looking forward to your next poem regards Irene
Nilmini

Nilmini

17 years 1 month ago

Bravo My Friend

Way to go Michael, This is the way I like you & every one else to think. We all are burdened with life's little problems and most of the time in frustration,I think like the 1st part of your poem. But we still got to go on. So, it's easier to carry on with life, if we all could think like you say. I like this a lot. Thank you for the read. Cheers, NILMINI
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Michael Landau

17 years 1 month ago

Thanks Nilmini!

I'm really glad that you like my poem. As I say in the poem, it is a lot easier to say it than to do it! Sincerely, Michael
Rett

Rett

17 years 1 month ago

Michael, outstanding

I tried my best to find something to criticize, but I could not. I checked the spelling, it was all good, I read it out loud, it flowed as smooth as a baby's bottom. I found the language use was excellent, the sly humor was refreshing, the sentiment great. It is easy to say poor me, a lot harder to get on with life. There are times when I get so down I want to scream at the world. Especially when I am lying there with my knee or knees swelled to the size of softballs and every wrong movement such agony that I pass out from the pain. Then when it finally subsides I realize how lucky I am because others can no longer walk at all, or feed themselves, dress themselves or communicate their feelings. Thank you for a wonderful read sir. Now, if you don't mind, I think I will read it for the sixth time. Damn, I love the rhythm of this piece and the rhyme is awesome! 5/5 Respectfully, Rett: "Next time you think you're perfect, walk on water." "A Democracy can withstand anything but Democrats." Robert A. Heinlein
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Michael Landau

17 years 1 month ago

Thanks Rett!

Thank you for your comment! I'm really glad that you liked it! Thank you for the stars! Sincerely, Michael
Rett

Rett

17 years 1 month ago

BTW, I noticed the downvoter hit yours also

Like they have mine and others. a one star and no comment. GRRRR! Not that I care about the ratings, just the stupidity of their acts. Respectfully, Rett: "Next time you think you're perfect, walk on water." "A Democracy can withstand anything but Democrats." Robert A. Heinlein
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Michael Landau

17 years 1 month ago

I can't wait for the rating system to be changed!

Downvoting is certainly frustrating, however equally frustrating to me is when I get many positive comments on a poem, and almost no stars. The stars themselves are not that important to me, but I often wonder why so many people make positive comments on my poems, and then don't bother to rate them. It always makes me feel like they're saying "It was good, but not THAT good." I have always felt that if a poem is worth commenting on, then it should be worth rating and vice versa. Sincerely, Michael