#1
Mediocre.
Average.
Run of the mill.
That’s what we become
when we try to be
something we’re not.
To excel, be who you are.
#2
Status quo.
Breaking even.
Par for the course.
That’s what happens
when we fail
to take risks in our lives.
Blaze a new trail to find happiness.
#3
Sour grapes.
Missed shots in life.
Looking back,
hoping for something different.
The past doesn’t change.
Give the future our best shot.
That’s all we have.
Poetic Alchemist 
Thanks Blondie. Glad you enjoyed it, and thanks for the comments.
I really like this style of poetry. Very nice and insightful poems. True class!
Thanks Aurora. These are some great links and connections. I will let you know how Boston goes. All the best, Don
Andrew, thank you. I need it too.
I like the 3rd best — need to try that 🙂
Don, nice to see this new style. I posted the links for you on my blog, but I’ll repost them here. Hope they help:
http://www.poetz.com/cgi-poetz/Calcium37.pl?CalendarName=boston&Op=ShowIt&Amount=Week&NavType=Relative&Type=List&Date=2007/6/17
http://www.poetz.com/cgi-poetz/Calcium37.pl?CalendarName=boston&Op=ShowIt&Amount=Week&NavType=Relative&Type=List&Date=2007/6/24
Polona…thanks. Glad you enjoyed them.
love these, don.
sometimes we need to be reminded of these things.
Thanks Rax. New style here.
this is so true! wow i like this style of yours. 🙂
Thanks Trinitystar, Krystyna, and Floots. Your comments are very much appreciated.
Yes Floots, there is a Sandburgian feel there. I call him the Chicago poet. I have always enjoyed his poems.
all spot on
makes me think of sandburg
“be what you wish to be”
Your words are so powerful. I like all your poetry.
With happiness.
Perfect Don,
I do admire the style you wrote this in. How true it is!
Thank you for sharing and reminding of it. :o)