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
Comments
AUTHORThanks Violet, give it space, breathe, and laugh at it. There are many kinds of laughter. Risking a laugh at one's deep emotions releases a coping energy. Thank you for your comments. Russ x
ha ha so true Russ, before we know it, we've gone through our whole life as if it's a long term debate with the self. Your light hearted humour gives this very human affliction a refreshing spin. I, on the other hand, tends to get a bit too serious and heavy handed. It takes a self observant Haiku poet to give it space....and just breathe. xo
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Thanks Chris, your comments are always appreciated.
Enjoyed this. Talking to oneself is indeed like finding balance or keeping a foot on the ground. Thanks for sharing Russ :D
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Hi Erin, it's always good to get your comments, thank you so much.
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!
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Hi Elisabeth, thank you, I think most people do this but just aren't aware of it.
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Hi Dohn, thanks :)
I often do the same...found myself nodding in agreement while reading your hub
well written, thanks for sharing
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
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Thank you Larry, I've been answering myself too! (:
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
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