Enough (poem) by John Herlihy on AuthorsDen

Enough
by John Herlihy → (All Poetry by John Herlihy)
Friday, March 3, 2023 Rated "G" by the Author.

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-- Enough -- John Herlihy What is enough? When we always want more, At the brim, hang tough, Simply close the open door, What means enough? A word I don’t understand, When is enough too much, Levelled at me as a command? Not yet enough? Our hunger wants more. Still not enough? We feel it deep in our core. When is enough -- enough? Sorrow, miseries, grief. I have finally had enough, Now give me some relief. When it enough never enough? Enough money, enough time. We need more of the right stuff. Whatever belongs to me is mine. When is enough too much? The guest at dinner filled. But you haven’t eaten much? Thanks, but to the brim filled. Enough is enough. The word says what it means. No frills, no fur, no fluff, No need for any proteins. Enough a word on edge, Not ever enough, too much by far. At the end of a wedge, Enough leaves the door ajar. - - - - - - Copyright © John Herlihy Monday 16 January 2023

Reviewed by Jms Bell

Reviewed on April 28, 2023

IT'S A PERSONAL THING, JOHN. FOR, ONLY ONE WHO HAS REACHED THAT PLACE OF 'ENOUGH', WHETHER GOOD OR BAD, CAN REALLY SAY WHEN ENOUGH IS ENOUGH. HOW SAD FOR SOME THAT NEVER KNOW THE SATISFACTION OF FINALLY GETTING THERE. ENJOYED.LOVE, BLESSINGS AND FAITH...HIS+INSPIRATIONS

Reviewed by David Thompson

Reviewed on March 4, 2023

John,

Since you mentioned it, I do fit in there in several different places. Well stated and fun to read.

David

Reviewed by Jane Noponen Perinacci

Reviewed on March 3, 2023

"Enough", now John!! LOL!! I enjoyed reading this and mulling it over. When I used to tell my kids, "Enough!", they, in unison would sing, "Enough is Enough" by Donna Summer!! I would start laughing and the gig was up!! I thoroughly enjoyed reading this poem!!

Love ya!

Jane

Reviewed by Elisabeth Barstowe

Nicely put!