I am no runcible spoon,
as much as I've bent myself
out of and into shape trying
to be all things to all people
slice, dice, scoop, stir, spear,
heal, teach.provide, create.
I cannot be all, do all, help all
I am only what I am,
Can do only what I can.
Victoria Hendricks
February 24, 2011
*Definition of runcible spoon: A fork shaped like a spoon with three broad prongs, one having a sharpened edge like a knife. Used by Edward Lear in "The Owl and the Pussy Cat."
How true! We all tend to become malleable and flexible for other people. I really like this poem, especially this bit-
ReplyDelete"I cannot be all, do all, help all
I am only what I am,
Can do only what I can."
What a wonderful response to this prompt. You are right, we can only bend so far or change so much to accomodate. Great poem.
ReplyDeleteLOVE THIS POEM!
ReplyDeleteBut perhaps you are a runcible spoon... they do not always yield perfect results, but the give it their best!
I agree with Judy's poem. Someone can only been themselves so far. If a person tries to bend herself/ himself further, he/she will snap.
ReplyDeleteGreat poem, nicely written!
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