I Often Talk To Myself

i often talk to myself

and berate

myself

i often talk to myself

and berate the person

who is being so hard

on me

me

i often talk to myself

and sometimes consciously

acknowledge

the good things

I am

and have done

it doesn’t shut

the other me up

but somehow manages

to quieten

and provide balance

i often talk to myself

and keep myself

company

i sometimes listen to myself

when i create a space

to hear

i often laugh at myself

it’s a good laugh

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maven101 says:
4 months ago

Introspection is food for the soul...and self-forgiveness will start the healing...As a poet, you can use these moments of reflection for yourself, or share with your friends...Thanks for sharing...Larry

Just don't start answering yourself...lol

Russ Baleson says:
4 months ago

Thank you Larry, I've been answering myself too! (:

dohn121 says:
4 months ago

There's nothing wrong with talking to yourself, Russ :) Just don't ask yourself a question and then answer it. If you do, I'll have to send you some milk, because you've gone cuckoo for cocoa-puffs!

Whoops! Just notice Larry's advice! The milk will be here shortly :D

elisabethkcmo says:
4 months ago

I often do the same...found myself nodding in agreement while reading your hub

well written, thanks for sharing

Russ Baleson says:
4 months ago

Hi Dohn, thanks :)

Russ Baleson says:
4 months ago

Hi Elisabeth, thank you, I think most people do this but just aren't aware of it.

erin boote says:
3 months ago

Russ, I often talk to myself to so you're not alone! THis was a very eloquent hub and it's nice to know there are others like me. Great job expressing this very common habit that many of us do more than we realize. Quite courageous of you to share this.. Excellent hub!

Russ Baleson says:
3 months ago

Hi Erin, it's always good to get your comments, thank you so much.