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How Good Is Good Enough?

Like many a strugglin' artist,

I endeavor to post just the gust,

composing what I'm trying to say,

in the most economical way.

When I read and review what I write,

I often consider it contrite;

I keep striving to do much better,

like a sailor in stormy weather.

Each thing I do, I try just about my best,

spending way too much time, compared to the rest.

Each of the words I use, makes me think of many more;

I then make decisions to prevent being a bore.

I moan,

and groan,

I reread and count each of the poem's words with a finger,

yet many, many, untried combinations still linger!

It is very hard for me

(maybe I have ADD);

yet when I listen to what others say,

I think I am "getting It" right away.

When it comes to the words I use,

I try real hard, not to abuse.

With each word I choose, I might be right and I might be wrong

but for me, this is much easier than writing a song.

Here is the secret of my very own style,

the learning of which, took me a long while;

I keep writing more words only while it is fun,

after that, I correct it and I know it's done!

It's like your third plate of rich dessert, at an "all you can eat",

making a rhyme factual and "Good Enough", is such a treat!

So tell me true and I expect you to be tough,

How do all of You know, when "Good is Good Enough?

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Like many a strugglin' artist,

I endeavor to post just the gust,

composing what I'm trying to say,

in the most economical way.

When I read and review what I write,

I often consider it contrite;

I keep striving to do much better,

like a sailor in stormy weather.

Each thing I do, I try just about my best,

spending way too much time, compared to the rest.

Each of the words I use, makes me think of many more;

I then make decisions to prevent being a bore.

I moan,

and groan,

I reread and count each of the poem's words with a finger,

yet many, many, untried combinations still linger!

It is very hard for me

(maybe I have ADD);

yet when I listen to what others say,

I think I am "getting It" right away.

When it comes to the words I use,

I try real hard, not to abuse.

With each word I choose, I might be right and I might be wrong

but for me, this is much easier than writing a song.

Here is the secret of my very own style,

the learning of which, took me a long while;

I keep writing more words only while it is fun,

after that, I correct it and I know it's done!

It's like your third plate of rich dessert, at an "all you can eat",

making a rhyme factual and "Good Enough", is such a treat!

So tell me true and I expect you to be tough,

How do all of You know, when "Good is Good Enough?

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