Don’t Wear Your Iglasses
03/03/2011
I am scared
I am busy
I am nobody
I don’t matter
I will fail
I am not good enough…
Don’t wear your Iglasses
and make endless excuses
why you’re not honoring the gifts
that you have been blessed.
Please try at least, don’t resist
or better yet, use contactSense.
–
For Thursday Poets Rally Week 39.
For my fears and for failing to vote for The Celebrate Poet of Spring in 2011!
I failed and still I am blessed to be one of the winners! How amazing is that?
Thank God for the holy pen that won me a cool penguin!
Thank God for the cool and wonderful poets who voted for me!
Here they are to guide you to their poems that gave me a smile!
Thank you so much and congratulations to everyone!
Click, check, and smile!
bended spoon 
03/09/2011 at 1:47 PM
Inspired by iMac, iPhone, iPod and iPads?
I am courageous
I am free
I am somebody
I matter
I will succeed
I am good enough…
Wear these Iglasses
and make endless successes
honoring the gifts
that you have been blessed with
Please do, don’t just try
I can I can I can!
03/09/2011 at 2:21 PM
Love love love it! You rock in those Iglasses!
Inspired by the discomfort of my own eyeglasses especially in running and playing badminton; especially when I beg off for that reason! I think I’m the only one who can’t put on my own contact lens.
Here’s to seeing more beauty each day! 🙂
03/08/2011 at 6:31 AM
Oh, I needed to hear that! I’m known for making excuses for my laziness and tendency to procrastinate! 😉
And the term “contactsense” is inspired!
03/08/2011 at 7:47 AM
contactSense is for us then! Have a fruitful day! 🙂
03/07/2011 at 9:13 AM
I needed to hear this…so much truth! Great job!
03/08/2011 at 7:44 AM
Thank you! Glad that it reached you 🙂
03/07/2011 at 3:08 AM
Awesome! This should be pasted on every bathroom mirror.
03/07/2011 at 7:04 AM
Thank you for reading! 🙂
03/07/2011 at 1:50 AM
I had to laugh over your entry–such a fun play on words. I’d lose the different font for I, though; Your piece is strong enough that I don’t think it’s necessary.
03/07/2011 at 8:03 AM
Thank you for your laughter and your suggestion! Really appreciate it! 🙂
03/06/2011 at 9:32 PM
Masterful use of language and a powerful message make for a good read. We may actually see things clearer without our Iglasses on.
03/07/2011 at 7:01 AM
Thank you for appreciating. Yes, it’s clearer without the limiting Iglasses.
🙂
03/06/2011 at 7:56 PM
bended…a very classy write indeed…very well done.
03/07/2011 at 6:58 AM
Thank you 🙂
03/06/2011 at 4:08 PM
that is sound advice.. i needed it badly.
03/07/2011 at 6:57 AM
We can both use it 🙂
03/06/2011 at 7:51 AM
I loved the play on words in this and the deeper meaning behind it! Thanks for the reminder! 😀
03/06/2011 at 8:22 AM
Thank you so much for appreciating and for your vote! 🙂
03/05/2011 at 11:06 PM
Self defeat, it’s one of the greatest of our enemies – fantastic write and congrats on definitely merited honour!
03/06/2011 at 12:44 AM
Thank you so much! Got to triumph over the enemy 🙂
03/05/2011 at 8:57 PM
Iglasses. Contactsense.
Well said.
Another playful creation with deep meaning.
Witty. 🙂
03/06/2011 at 12:41 AM
Ibow. Thank you 🙂
03/05/2011 at 6:45 PM
nicely said 😀
03/06/2011 at 12:38 AM
Thank you. Nice to see you 🙂
03/05/2011 at 3:57 PM
soooo true! and i’m so glad to have found this :).
03/06/2011 at 12:37 AM
I’m glad too that you are here! 🙂
03/05/2011 at 1:57 PM
CONGRATS! and good one
03/06/2011 at 12:36 AM
Thank you! 🙂
03/05/2011 at 3:15 AM
a very humorous and witty poem Bendedspoon 🙂 loved it.
03/06/2011 at 12:35 AM
Thank you for appreciating and smiling! 🙂
03/04/2011 at 5:44 PM
What I get out of this is “you need to look beyond yourself and appreciate what is around you”. Good writing 😀
03/04/2011 at 6:46 PM
Oh yes, there are unlimited things to appreciate..More blessings to you for your appreciation!
🙂
03/04/2011 at 12:32 PM
Full of cleverness and wisdom, and a unique approach.
03/04/2011 at 6:33 PM
Thank you for checking! 🙂
03/04/2011 at 10:48 AM
“I” quite relate…though I think it depends on the tint if the Iglasses…I hear rose colored is the way to go, though mine are a murky blue…I think orange is probably the way to go. Enjoyed you poem!
03/04/2011 at 6:31 PM
Oh yes! Hep hep horange!
I appreciate your thoughts! 🙂
03/04/2011 at 9:15 AM
Just say no to iGlasses! Loved it!
03/04/2011 at 6:27 PM
..then Isoar! Thank you! 🙂
03/04/2011 at 5:08 AM
awwwwwwwwwww that was so sweet, gracious and just drippy syrup of you 🙂
Congrats and much deserved…I enjoy reading you…btw, was it you who said you would be starting a March challenge, please let me know and send me the link…
happy rally! smooches
L.
03/04/2011 at 7:22 AM
Thank you so much for the vote! No March challenge in here. Blessings to you! 🙂
03/04/2011 at 7:33 AM
March Challenge at http://cloakedmonk.com
03/04/2011 at 7:46 AM
Thank you Paulo 🙂
03/04/2011 at 2:50 AM
Ah, the endless ‘I’. I am going to notice whenever I use it now (and that’s twice already). Thank you for a lovely contribution.
03/04/2011 at 7:19 AM
Thank you for suggesting conscious awareness…
An I-opening 🙂
03/04/2011 at 1:07 AM
Another great poem and another great meaning. Well done bendedspoon. Also congratulations on the award.
The Lonely Recluse.
03/04/2011 at 7:06 AM
Thank you very much! 🙂
03/03/2011 at 11:15 PM
What an encouraging piece! Now I shall use the Iglasses less often. 🙂
Oh, and congrats on the Celebrate Poet Award.
03/03/2011 at 11:49 PM
Same here with the Iglasses! My deep thanks to all the great wonderful poets for the award! My kiddos are happy to see a penguin in here!
🙂
03/03/2011 at 10:45 PM
Congratulations….well deserved….
love this poem…
03/03/2011 at 11:41 PM
And I have to thank you so much for the vote!
Blessings to you!
🙂
03/03/2011 at 9:05 PM
contact sense is nice bended and congrats on your award.. my wk 39 is here.. http://fiveloaf.wordpress.com/2009/11/17/regret/
03/03/2011 at 9:26 PM
Thank you for your appreciation and congrats too! 🙂
03/03/2011 at 5:33 PM
you wnet deep, and i love the topic..wonderful and congrats on ur award..
here is mine:http://mypoetrywriting.blogspot.com/2011/03/your-smile.html
03/03/2011 at 7:04 PM
Thank you for the appreciation and the vote! Really appreciate it!
🙂
03/03/2011 at 2:43 PM
I found some reassurance in this poem. Thanks for sharing it.
03/03/2011 at 7:02 PM
Thank God that you did! 🙂
03/03/2011 at 2:21 PM
Cograts on winning, and I really enjoyed this poem, especially the last line, “or better yet, use contact sense.” Brilliant! Writing is the best therapy!
03/03/2011 at 7:00 PM
Thank you very much! Good that you found your best therapy! Blessings to you!
🙂
03/03/2011 at 1:41 PM
Very witty…I love it.
03/03/2011 at 2:05 PM
Thank you! Your smile looks good in here! 🙂
03/03/2011 at 1:17 PM
I agree with this poem! people should use and share their gift and not keep it in the deep recesses of their minds only. like me, i have a talent for poetry so i use it and share it everywhere. nice poetry.
in our tongue:
– “kung gusto may paraan, kung ayaw maraming dahilan.”
in english:
– “if you are willing there’s a way, if you are not willing there’s a bunch of excuses.”
03/03/2011 at 2:04 PM
That’s great that you share your talent!
Ako naman walang talento pero ginagawa ko lang ang makakaya ko. Nagdalawang isip nga ako na pagbigyan ang imbitasyon kasi ang gagaling nyo lahat pero bahala na…kaya ko namang tumakbo pagkatapos ipasok ang tula-tulaan ko!
Tongue switch: I am amazed how these great poets welcome the new comers and try to appreciate the works of each one; no matter how simple mine is compared to theirs.
Blessings to everyone! 🙂
03/03/2011 at 1:08 PM
You succeeded in more ways than you will ever know with every soul you have touched through your generosity and words.
Congratulations 🙂
Take care Alan.
03/03/2011 at 1:49 PM
Alan, knowing all of you is a blessing and the greatest is when the hearts connect! And I am truly grateful for those who connect with mine!
I can feel it! 🙂
03/03/2011 at 1:08 PM
Now I know why I wear contacts. 🙂 Those I glasses don’t work so well.
So happy for you and a big thank you for helping us to everyone’s poems! So like you . . .wonderful!
03/03/2011 at 1:43 PM
Now I know why I am having a hard time putting on contacts — got to fit it in now no matter what! Deb, you’ll smile from one poem to another — truly wonderful poets! I know another wonderful poet and her name is Deb!
🙂
03/03/2011 at 12:07 PM
This is so clever! Totally my favorite kind of humor — punny playing with words. A well deserved award for sure!
03/03/2011 at 12:21 PM
Thank you so much! I am glad that you like it! 🙂
03/03/2011 at 9:37 AM
What a wonderful write and a well deserved recognition!
JP
http://tasithoughts.wordpress.com/2011/03/02/and-then-came-the-laughter/
03/03/2011 at 9:42 AM
Thank you so much for appreciating! 🙂
03/03/2011 at 9:04 AM
Very clever poem. I enjoyed the switch to contacts.
03/03/2011 at 9:27 AM
Thank you! I appreciate so much your presence here!
🙂
03/03/2011 at 7:25 AM
Like your “I” poem very much. How did you make the blue letters? Congratulations on a well deserved award. Your posts always give me much pleasure! hugs, pat
03/03/2011 at 9:26 AM
Thank you so much Pat for appreciating, for the vote and the hugs too!
The blue letters, I highlight it then select the color by clicking the arrow beside the letter A (tools above the space where you enter your new post). Let me know if you have a problem. Thanks and blessings to you!
🙂
03/03/2011 at 7:11 AM
Congratulations, ‘spoon’, on being a winner of The Celebrate Poet in Spring 2011! You so deserve it! 🙂
03/03/2011 at 9:19 AM
Thank you Jay! I love to share it with you! Your choice — upper or lower part of the penguin? Love you!
🙂
03/03/2011 at 6:19 AM
love your light humor in honesty.
03/03/2011 at 9:17 AM
Thank you! Love the blessings that you brought too! 🙂
03/03/2011 at 5:25 AM
Love the last bit…just get on with it. Do your best with what you’ve got. No excuses!
03/03/2011 at 9:16 AM
Thank you and your encouragement means so much! 🙂
03/03/2011 at 3:35 AM
That is so humbling indeed!
Thank you for this honorary mention.. Loads of wishes n hugs for you Dear Friend.. 🙂
Love xoxox
03/03/2011 at 9:15 AM
Thank you so much Olivia for the vote! Thank you so much for the wishes and hugs! Thank you so much for calling me Dear Friend and for the love too! That’s a load of blessings…back to you!
🙂
03/03/2011 at 3:06 AM
Yes, we should honour our gifts instead of making excuses… 🙂
Just like you, I fail to cast my votes yet I am blessed to receive from others.. I was touched and somewhat melted my resentment over certain issues I am struggling with right now..
I am glad I made you to be the 2nd on my list today for this week’s Rally.. You reminded me of God’s gifts…
Here, my friend, here is mine… http://www.tingtasy.com/2011/03/collections-of-tings-poetry-tpmar101.html
*HUG*
03/03/2011 at 9:13 AM
I am glad for your visit! Truly we are blessed!
Cheer up! 🙂
03/03/2011 at 3:02 AM
I am guilty of wearing these glasses continually. I will try to take them off. Thanks for the poem.
03/03/2011 at 9:11 AM
I oftentimes wear glasses (I and eye) and truly limiting. Praying that we totally let it go for the bright days ahead!
🙂
03/03/2011 at 2:40 AM
clever one and such a nice massage along… 🙂
03/03/2011 at 2:41 AM
oops…obviously I meant message xD
03/03/2011 at 9:08 AM
Thank you and I like massage as well!
Relaxing 🙂
03/03/2011 at 2:18 AM
It made me smile.
We all need that dont we?
Thank you! It was great!
03/03/2011 at 9:06 AM
Thank you for the gift of your smile and appreciation! It blessed me 🙂
03/03/2011 at 2:08 AM
well deserved award, love your presence.
you rock.
🙂
03/03/2011 at 9:05 AM
Thank you Jingle for the fantastic host that you are! I hope to learn from everyone! Blessings to you!
🙂
03/03/2011 at 1:55 AM
Well done!! Congrats ~becca~
03/03/2011 at 9:04 AM
Thank you so much Becca for the vote and congratulations too!
🙂
03/03/2011 at 1:53 AM
Congratulations, very well deserved for your talent. It was a pleasure to vote for you! And you are good enough to do many things. Thanks also for all your support … Be blessed! Keep writing!
03/03/2011 at 9:02 AM
Superpoet Blaga thank you so much for the vote and for inviting me to join Jingle Poetry! Glad to meet the wonderful poets whom I thought would eat me alive with the little I can share! I’m truly grateful for the blessings of everyone!
🙂
03/03/2011 at 1:18 AM
After my little blurb on pessimism this poem hits me right in the heart. Thank you, my friend. It is truly well-written.
03/03/2011 at 8:58 AM
I am glad that it did Cheryl because you touched my heart too! Thank you so much for the vote!
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03/03/2011 at 1:18 AM
Lots of wisdom here. Thank you so much! 🙂
03/03/2011 at 8:55 AM
And lots of love from God! 🙂
03/03/2011 at 1:13 AM
Congratulations, my dear. Very well done and certainly well deserved.
I love this poem. Very clever. Poem on …
03/03/2011 at 8:54 AM
Thank you Jamie for the vote! I am honored and humbled. Blessings to you!
🙂