OSCILLATING PERSPECTIVES.
I cannot help but hesitate
when my perspectives oscillate
between those things I like and hate
for then I need to cogitate.
I feel that it is apposite
when views a clearly opposite
that it should be an easy choice
to take one side and then rejoice.
But sometimes this is just not so
because those things I’ve grown to know
will be in conflict and contrast
with other things within my past.
This poses some dichotomies
and undermines my certainties
thus, bringing me right to the brink
of confidence in what I think.
One example of this state
where there are things I like and hate
might be the stoma on my side
where feelings up and down might slide.
I like it, as it saved my life,
I like it, as it lessened strife,
I like it as it stopped my pain.
Therefore, I’d have it done again.
Yet there are times I hate this thing
for all the problems it can bring,
like mess, and stress, and smell, and stuff
that makes me feel I’ve had enough.
These oscillating thoughts of mine
will, very often intertwine,
creating frustrating dissonance
because of their great difference.
Be Withers 2022
I cannot help but hesitate
when my perspectives oscillate
between those things I like and hate
for then I need to cogitate.
I feel that it is apposite
when views a clearly opposite
that it should be an easy choice
to take one side and then rejoice.
But sometimes this is just not so
because those things I’ve grown to know
will be in conflict and contrast
with other things within my past.
This poses some dichotomies
and undermines my certainties
thus, bringing me right to the brink
of confidence in what I think.
One example of this state
where there are things I like and hate
might be the stoma on my side
where feelings up and down might slide.
I like it, as it saved my life,
I like it, as it lessened strife,
I like it as it stopped my pain.
Therefore, I’d have it done again.
Yet there are times I hate this thing
for all the problems it can bring,
like mess, and stress, and smell, and stuff
that makes me feel I’ve had enough.
These oscillating thoughts of mine
will, very often intertwine,
creating frustrating dissonance
because of their great difference.
Be Withers 2022
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