Enough
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Comment from rspoet
Hello Jesse,
An excellent post on the topic of "enough." Equality is at the heart of the answer. Sadly, there are always some who want more. Enough is never enough.
It seems odd that those with the most are often those the least satisfied. Perhaps it is a question of what they have, not how much. There's an old song lyric, "it's so hard to find one rich man in a hundred with a satisfied mind."
It all depends upon what one considers "rich."
Greed or need.
Well said my friend.
Best wishes.
Robert
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Hello Jesse,
An excellent post on the topic of "enough." Equality is at the heart of the answer. Sadly, there are always some who want more. Enough is never enough.
It seems odd that those with the most are often those the least satisfied. Perhaps it is a question of what they have, not how much. There's an old song lyric, "it's so hard to find one rich man in a hundred with a satisfied mind."
It all depends upon what one considers "rich."
Greed or need.
Well said my friend.
Best wishes.
Robert
Comment Written 27-Nov-2024
Comment from Pam (respa)
Very good commentary, Jesse. I like your approach to it and bringing in the "Animal Farm" reference. A very good opening verse. Then, you ask very good questions about how we know if we do have enough. You do a good job discussing equality and how maybe we already have enough. A very good, strong point at the end. Thanks for sharing it, and have a great Thanksgiving.
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Very good commentary, Jesse. I like your approach to it and bringing in the "Animal Farm" reference. A very good opening verse. Then, you ask very good questions about how we know if we do have enough. You do a good job discussing equality and how maybe we already have enough. A very good, strong point at the end. Thanks for sharing it, and have a great Thanksgiving.
Comment Written 27-Nov-2024
Comment from CM Kelly
Very interesting poem. BUT, I am of the opposite opinion. I believe a person, can never have "enough". To enjoy life is to push oneself past their accepted norms. Whether it be, cooking, working out, reading, art, or all the tasks associated with work and making a living, one should never accept "enough". I believe that one should always be hungry, and thirsty for more. Always searching, looking for something new, or something better. How else would society have computers, cell phones, the polio vaccine, etc. Sorry, not much of a review. If the intent of your poem was to inspire dialogue, then you have achieved your goal.
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Very interesting poem. BUT, I am of the opposite opinion. I believe a person, can never have "enough". To enjoy life is to push oneself past their accepted norms. Whether it be, cooking, working out, reading, art, or all the tasks associated with work and making a living, one should never accept "enough". I believe that one should always be hungry, and thirsty for more. Always searching, looking for something new, or something better. How else would society have computers, cell phones, the polio vaccine, etc. Sorry, not much of a review. If the intent of your poem was to inspire dialogue, then you have achieved your goal.
Comment Written 27-Nov-2024
Comment from WinterMagic
All of lifes experiences are fleeting, emotions wants and needs constantly changing, as we reach out to grab one, it changes grows or has been entirely erased before we achieve it. Making it nearly impossible to find true and lasting happiness, unless you were to believe that you already are truly happy as is.
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All of lifes experiences are fleeting, emotions wants and needs constantly changing, as we reach out to grab one, it changes grows or has been entirely erased before we achieve it. Making it nearly impossible to find true and lasting happiness, unless you were to believe that you already are truly happy as is.
Comment Written 27-Nov-2024
Comment from Sarah Probe S.
Hi there,
I don't have 6 stars to give to You otherwise I would,
From my understanding of your words You have to be satisfied enough with what You already have, and are,
thanks for sharing Your personal opinion,
Good bless You & Your family,
Sarah
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Hi there,
I don't have 6 stars to give to You otherwise I would,
From my understanding of your words You have to be satisfied enough with what You already have, and are,
thanks for sharing Your personal opinion,
Good bless You & Your family,
Sarah
Comment Written 27-Nov-2024
Comment from Cecilia A Heiskary
Jesse,
This is a great commentary. I think social media has made people want more than they possibly need. So to speak, "Keeping up with the Jones" some people live vicariously through others. Sad state of affairs.
Well done
Cecilia
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Jesse,
This is a great commentary. I think social media has made people want more than they possibly need. So to speak, "Keeping up with the Jones" some people live vicariously through others. Sad state of affairs.
Well done
Cecilia
Comment Written 27-Nov-2024
Comment from Bill Schott
This commentary, Enough, allows the readers to take a moment and realize that we can dream big and we can just survive. Whatever we decide (probably something in the middle) will be what makes us happy to have been here.
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This commentary, Enough, allows the readers to take a moment and realize that we can dream big and we can just survive. Whatever we decide (probably something in the middle) will be what makes us happy to have been here.
Comment Written 27-Nov-2024
Comment from Douglas Goff
You landed a solid ending!
You know, they made us read Animal Farm in school.
Yes, I liked this :
I am enough. I have enough. My accomplishments, after I've achieved them, will be enough.
How's your recovery going? I can see that your
Mind is as strong as ever!
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reply by the author on 27-Nov-2024
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You landed a solid ending!
You know, they made us read Animal Farm in school.
Yes, I liked this :
I am enough. I have enough. My accomplishments, after I've achieved them, will be enough.
How's your recovery going? I can see that your
Mind is as strong as ever!
D
Comment Written 26-Nov-2024
reply by the author on 27-Nov-2024
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Yes, Douglas, my mind is as strong as ever. My surgery will be happening in February of next year on the 27th. A highly recommended surgeon will be replacing my right knee.
I do exercises every day.
I'm glad you think I landed it with my last line. That makes me feel good coming from you.
Have a happy Thanksgiving.
Jesse
Comment from LJbutterfly
In some cultures, people learn to love and appreciate the things they have. They learn that they have the things they are supposed to have.
In our culture, everything we have requires something more. If you have a house, it requires furniture, which requires upkeep and possibly replacement. We're never finished wanting. We want to write better. Then we want lots of people to read our writing. Next, we want to be published.
Your post is thought provoking. In the end, as you say, each one of us is enough.
reply by the author on 26-Nov-2024
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In some cultures, people learn to love and appreciate the things they have. They learn that they have the things they are supposed to have.
In our culture, everything we have requires something more. If you have a house, it requires furniture, which requires upkeep and possibly replacement. We're never finished wanting. We want to write better. Then we want lots of people to read our writing. Next, we want to be published.
Your post is thought provoking. In the end, as you say, each one of us is enough.
Comment Written 26-Nov-2024
reply by the author on 26-Nov-2024
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Thank you for sharing about other cultures. Sharing is what it is about. I like how you put the line, in the end, each one of us is enough.
Enjoy the day.
Jesse
Comment from Sandra Stoner-Mitchell
You have it so right, Jesse. But we are all human and just want that tiny bit more. I can't honestly think of anything I really need. I'm fed, I have a roof over my head, I am able bodied, and even though it's freezing outside, I am warm indoors. What more does anyone need?
I think there is a difference between wanting and needing. If we look around we will see people who do need more, those who have hardly anything. It would be nice if people had more that they need, would want to give some of it to those in need. Well done! I hope this makes many people take stock of what they have. :)) Sandra xx
reply by the author on 26-Nov-2024
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You have it so right, Jesse. But we are all human and just want that tiny bit more. I can't honestly think of anything I really need. I'm fed, I have a roof over my head, I am able bodied, and even though it's freezing outside, I am warm indoors. What more does anyone need?
I think there is a difference between wanting and needing. If we look around we will see people who do need more, those who have hardly anything. It would be nice if people had more that they need, would want to give some of it to those in need. Well done! I hope this makes many people take stock of what they have. :)) Sandra xx
Comment Written 26-Nov-2024
reply by the author on 26-Nov-2024
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You make excellent points, Sandra. Thanks for your kind words.
I hope people take stock of what they have and ask themselves is it enough?
Jesse