Worth
October 24, 2007 by Shirley Allard
Today it seems all I can do is cry
I don’t know why
There is no other way but compromise
I dry my eyes
And try to think of what is best for all
for it’s my call
I don’t know if it’s worth the price I pay
to save the day
When no one else is bothered by my plea
no one but me.
Is compromise the enemy of individuality or does it represent something far more sinister? If the compromise comes as a mitigation of principles, then any truce realized becomes a matter worthy of your tears. Maybe the problem/situation could be revisited?
Powerful piece, Shirley…
Hi Bob, thanks. I don’t have many dark days but every now and then they sneak up on you.
I’m not sure of the plea but assure you I care none the less. Great split couplets, have you put your link at the workshop? I will have my stuff for WC to you by the weekend boss
Hey Stranger! Thanks. No, I haven’t been there much lately but I will get right over there and post it now! Jo has done so much for me that I really try to support her efforts as well. Thanks for caring but everything is fine.
Very moving peice. definetly have been there and felt that.
You are okay, right? Such a somber poem, but doggone good split couplets!
Hi Jo, Yes, I’m OK. Thanks for asking. Just had one of those days when I shouldn’t have written out loud! Thanks!
what a joy to know these days are not long lived… i have many of them myself,, and as the fates would have it,,, to date i have always come out the other side…
very finely written piece…
Shirley - You write so well.. even on your “bad” days… and, who doesn’t have their bad days, right? I tend to want to vent and express myself even more on those days. That’s why I think my poetry often can be on the dark side… but, in real life… I am very upbeat and positive.
The feeling I get from this piece is a familiar one. Wanting to “save the day”… feeling like it’s all up to you… self sacrifice. I know I’ve had similiar feelings… and think, that many people do. It seems like this piece could be a universal type shout-out by most mothers. Then again, knowing your line of work, and your caring heart… I’m sure you get it from all sides.
Vent away… and thanks for sharing this.
~smj