Do you remember the last time you made a fool out of yourself
Do you remember the outburst of shame,
The roadblock in time
That eternal moment standing rigid in the corridor refusing to pass by
Do you remember the crescents in your palm made by your own nails
Do you remember the promise that patterned its way into your head
Think of that
Every time they tell you to come back
The whole wide world was once a decision.
– Momina Arif
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I’m constantly making a fool out of myself. Almost daily…
well that is everyone.
so very true. I make an ass of myself so often, it doesn’t bother me anymore.
It’s good to not be so hard on yourself
Everything in the whole world was once a decision. Great post!
thank you so much, I’m glad you liked it π
Very interested and thought provoking.
thank you π
Yes I remember the last time I made a fool of myself. It happens a lot.
yes it does.
beautiful writing
Thank you π
I guess we learn from our mistakes, but it is so hard to be the fool and even harder to face up to it. Your poetry is very expressive and thought-provoking. Thanks for sharing! π
You’re welcome, and Thank you as well.
I think of those moments when I feel like I’m about to give-up. Those moments help keep me motivated and strong.
That’s a very good thing. π
Yes, I remember my crescents but then they healed. Thank heavens. No shame in my game anymore. π
Yes, Very True. Thank you so much. π
This tells me that no matter how hard you are on yourself for screwing up, your not the only one. someone else out there has screwed up worse. I love the last sentence. Sums up life perfectly.
Thank you so much and you understand it perfectly π
I honestly enjoyed this poem. So short yet so powerful!!
Thank you so much, I am glad you enjoyed it .
This is really true! I would like to spread it.
Thank you so much π
I’ve definitely been there. You certainly captured the moment perfectly!
Thank you so much π
I loved this, I can’t see anyone not being able to relate to this. Happens to everyone!
Thank you so much and that’s exactly what I wanted to write, something everyone could relate too.
That’s very good writing. And yes, indeed, the world sure was.
Thank you so much π
Oh, I remember the times I am being an awful person! Good thing that I overcome those years!
Yes, Very true. π
Oh, sorry to hear that. We all have those sorrowful experiences and what’s important is we moved on.
Yes, very true. π
I remember the time that I made a big mistake and It’s a lesson for me
A lesson is exactly what it should be
I just embrace my silly self now. It’s so much funner this way!
That’s the best approach.
Yep, been there done that. I’m sure it won’t be the last time either, unfortunately.
No it won’t .
I think making a fool of myself should have been included in my name some days. I do however learn and try to overcome and be a better person. I think that is life in general.
Yes that’s very true π
Such a beautiful poem and I really love the way you have expressed it. I think we all make ourselves fool so many times in our life!
Very relatable. I read it several times and had different reactions to it each time. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you so much π I’m glad you found it relatable
I hate making a fool of myself, it always leads to regret the next day. But I know everyone does it.
Yea, and everyone should try to get over it too.
What a beautiful and strong post. I have made a fool of myself many times, but I have learned to let it go and move on.
That’s a good habit π
So poetic yet, so true. I do this often, too may time to count.
Thanks π
Se manifique poem. hahaha yeah i remember, i do it often so i stay humble and not ashamed of who i am.
That is really good. Thanks π
I have a big mistake and I can’t forget it. It’s a lesson for me
Well I hope you can looks back at it now and think of it as something you learned to be positive about instead.