Dearth of Emotional Intelligence
Most everyone believes they have the skill
To understand and manage their emotions,
But some folks’ hopeless actions truly will
Lead one to wonder where they got such notions.
They’ll also think that they can recognize
And influence emotions others hold,
Which only leads to rolling of one’s eyes,
As failed attempts to motivate unfold.
Core Conflict
On my values I will stand,
Whereby discipline’s a key,
But then on the other hand,
So is flexibility.
What Speaks Loudest?
While words are trumped by what you do
A fact on which we’d all agree
Acts still may tilt pretentious too.
Inaction, though, can never be.
Russel Winick started writing poetry after ending a long legal career. He resides in Naperville, Illinois.
Words of wisdom (??) all, Russel, with your wonderful sense of humor in each piece, topped off with a great image from Evan. Thanks for the smiles –
These are funny. That fact alone boosts these poems in the reader’s esteem. Here the humor stems from insight into human foibles and is amplified by the brevity of the lines. Short and pungent gets the job done wittily. Thanks for the smiles!
Core Conflict – nailed it.
Nicely nuanced nuggets.
Every time you write something that is true, you need to cover your ass. In a just world, you would be the Minister of Hall Passes. Nothing true you’ve done should be undone, and the asses who pretend to control our fates should just listen.
Managing of one’s own emotions certainly depends on the situation. Trying to manage the emotions of others may have risk or reward. Couples, parents, and politicians among others are all in the business of managing emotions. I stand on discipline and values at the core. Pretentious acts are in the eye of the beholder. As we say in Texas, if the tale is true, it ain’t braggin’. I always look forward to your keen wit and witticisms that tickle the mind and make us think.