I Know Not What To Do With Praise

I Know Not What To Do With Praise

A Poem by Firestone Feinberg
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Lately I have gotten too much praise for my poems. Please say nasty things. Do you want me to become a bubble? a balloon? or what --

"
b’’h
2/19/13


I know not what to do with praise --
Except I cannot keep
It; lest I let it change my ways --
And think that I can leap
Beyond the border of my skill --
Then -- do however please --
Accepting not I’ve gotten ill:
My pride become disease.

© 2013 Firestone Feinberg


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What a bunch of crap, I hate it! Pure garbage really. There, are you satisfied? Okay so what are my real feelings? Well here it is...I've been playing drums for over 40 years. Each time I play I get a compliment from someone or worse yet, someone wants me to join their band. UG!

You would think that after all these years of accolades I would get a big ego and my pride would be out of control, but that's not the case. I am smart enough to know there are others out there that are better than I am and nothing is guaranteed in life. I do it out of pure enjoyment for myself, and as a result, others are moved by what I have to say musically.

As a result, I keep myself humbled, putting all the praise I receive in my back pocket knowing how lucky I am to be able to do what I love.

So what does that have to do with this poem? I'll say it this way-- This is a great poem. Now put that in your back pocket and remember--writing is never finished, it's abandoned.


Posted 11 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Firestone Feinberg

11 Years Ago

THIS IS THE WORST REVIEW I'VE EVER GOTTEN. THANK YOU SOOOO MUCH! And then comes your drumming anec.. read more
Relic

11 Years Ago

:) You're welcome my friend.



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Yeah. Compliments and incessant praise leave no room for improvement. It feeds egos, then egos ruin friendships. And now I can read this poem to remind me of that! Thank you, sir!

Posted 11 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Firestone Feinberg

11 Years Ago

Dear Anna, I won't give you any praise for your comment. We will keep our mutual understanding as .. read more
Well,.. you could consider trying on some various forms. Rhyming couplets and tid-bit poetry - all neat and nice and served dainty-polite just gets boring after the 2nd or third morsel...

Posted 11 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Firestone Feinberg

11 Years Ago

Well -- now THERE'S an idea. Rhyming couplets, eh? Tidbit poetry? I'm not quite sure what that is.. read more
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Usually a simple 'thank you' will suffice. It's what we do with it afterwards that makes or breaks us...being humbled is usually better than slamming head first into pride. Which, truthfully I don't know why it's a sin if taken with a grain of salt and doled out just as cautiously.

Posted 11 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Firestone Feinberg

11 Years Ago

Your words are wonderful. They glitter with reality -- with solid truth. I so much appreciate your.. read more
well, you have relic to thank for the attention this piece received from me. he has done you a gross injustice and then turned it around to give the true praise that this write deserves. although, in all honesty, i must say that i enjoyed relic's review almost as much as i did the poem...maybe the two of you should do a collaboration piece? awesome....

Posted 11 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Firestone Feinberg

11 Years Ago

Thanks, quin, for reading relic's altogether remarkable review -- and also my poem! There's no doub.. read more
quinfinn

11 Years Ago

you're a remarkable writer, david...always enjoy your stuff
Firestone Feinberg

11 Years Ago

You are a blessing. To thank you is not enough... but it's all I've got: THANK YOU!
What a bunch of crap, I hate it! Pure garbage really. There, are you satisfied? Okay so what are my real feelings? Well here it is...I've been playing drums for over 40 years. Each time I play I get a compliment from someone or worse yet, someone wants me to join their band. UG!

You would think that after all these years of accolades I would get a big ego and my pride would be out of control, but that's not the case. I am smart enough to know there are others out there that are better than I am and nothing is guaranteed in life. I do it out of pure enjoyment for myself, and as a result, others are moved by what I have to say musically.

As a result, I keep myself humbled, putting all the praise I receive in my back pocket knowing how lucky I am to be able to do what I love.

So what does that have to do with this poem? I'll say it this way-- This is a great poem. Now put that in your back pocket and remember--writing is never finished, it's abandoned.


Posted 11 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Firestone Feinberg

11 Years Ago

THIS IS THE WORST REVIEW I'VE EVER GOTTEN. THANK YOU SOOOO MUCH! And then comes your drumming anec.. read more
Relic

11 Years Ago

:) You're welcome my friend.
Fine, I won't say anything about your words, I'll just say good job on that painting, it looks fantastic !!! The subject, the colors, the mood of it evoke so much to me. The weapon is darker than the silhouette, it is not something he is proud to carry, it comes with a heavy cost... When's your gallery exhibit !!

Posted 11 Years Ago


Firestone Feinberg

11 Years Ago

Glad you like the painting. The man was a model in a catalog. I cut him out, traced him, added the.. read more
they have shots for that*)
when I look forward to reading something from a specific writer my praise is not given without merit....keep that as a cure for your illness
thank you for sharing

Posted 11 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Firestone Feinberg

11 Years Ago

oh
Holly Mason

11 Years Ago

bonehead ,hope I didn't come off mean with the oh response
Firestone Feinberg

11 Years Ago

not at all -- 'oh' is just a silly thing i say -- mostly to my wife -- you ARE a dear!

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