I’m sitting
on the couch,
watching the same
TV show that I
watched yesterday,
and thinking about
what exactly I’m
doing with myself.
Binge watching shit?
It’s not even
good shit.
But everyone else
is watching it,
and sometimes it
feels weird
to not do
what everyone else
is doing,
so I keep watching.
It’s better than
doing something
that will
actually count
for anything.
It’s better than
trying to do
something and
failing and
being
disappointed
with myself.
Then a commercial
comes on
and I know
every word.
At least I can
take pride
in that.
35 responses to “Disappointment”
Boredom is an intrinsic motivator. The urge to fill the dark empty void is too strong, and all too human. Just be careful what you fill it with.
LikeLiked by 2 people
right on, George. maybe ill fill it with something worthwhile. maybe
LikeLiked by 1 person
Once you discover something that is not a waste of time let me know.
LikeLiked by 1 person
masturbating… its good for you, i think
LikeLiked by 2 people
LOL!
LikeLiked by 1 person
I really like this one: thought-provoking . . . you’ve described a truth in a creative and original way!
LikeLiked by 4 people
thank you.. im glad you enjoyed it
LikeLiked by 1 person
Binged watched “Bosch” and loved every minute of it. Love Bosch. And super excited about another season to sit and whittle away a day. 🤣 Now, my only advise to you, and take it or leave it, is don’t make it a habit. As habits become intrinsic motivators and determine what we ultimately accomplish. Are we feeding our neighbor’s ego or filling up our soup bowl? Make sense? I will try and take my own advice… i know i always fail but once i emerge from this cocoon… watch out!!! 🤣🧡🕊
LikeLiked by 1 person
i think youre right. need balance. need to not waste all of my time away. good luck to you in taking that advice as well
LikeLiked by 1 person
Good luck to you as well. Maybe a little more direction than luck. 😉 But luck is good!! 😁👏🏻👏🏻
LikeLiked by 1 person
ill take it, thanks
LikeLiked by 1 person
Hey Lou! Such an interesting post! I have found myself there sometimes too. Lucky for me I’ve become addicted to WP and now I’m either writing for my blog – productive, or reading and commenting on the posts of others – social, educational and inspiring! All better that binge watching shit! You might try Aerial America. Great series. You can visit all 50 states and more and learn all the great information and then you won’t ever have to visit in person. Think of all the time and money you will save.
I have started looking at things differently now that my sexy year number is soon to turn into an Old Age milestone. It’s a quote I love, “What have you done today to make your dreams come true?” When I think about that it makes it so much easier to cut out things that don’t make me happier or move me toward my dreams.
Chuck
Thanks so much for following my blog!
LikeLiked by 1 person
thanks for the comment, Chuck.. sounds like youve narrowed it done and cut out the useless shit. keep it up. hopefully i can do the same… at least to some degree.
LikeLiked by 1 person
I have tried! It makes it a lot easier if you have something you love that takes the place of the So-So!
LikeLiked by 1 person
well i do love drinking…
LikeLiked by 1 person
Nothing’s a waste. Because of that shit show you wrote this splendid piece of NOT shit. Be proud.
LikeLiked by 1 person
damn. true. that makes me feel better. thank you
LikeLiked by 1 person
You’re welcome (we have that deprecating crap in common, I think?)
LikeLiked by 1 person
i think so…
LikeLike
Nice post ,amazing
LikeLiked by 1 person
thank you, thank you
LikeLiked by 1 person
Hey,
I really love your poems. I have nominated you to some Mystery Blogger Award, check my blog for the details.
http://www.eisenherzpoet.wordpress.com
LikeLiked by 1 person
cool, thanks man
LikeLike
Love your writing Lou, love the message here.
LikeLiked by 1 person
and i love your comments… thank you very much
LikeLiked by 1 person
You’re very welcome
LikeLiked by 1 person
I’ve liked this poem, but I hate you for being so right. You liked my work but didn’t say why. I like your work but I hate the world for making your life or ideas or observations exist. What happened to the beautiful life we were al going to have Lou. Come on Lou get off the couch and discuss with me.
LikeLiked by 1 person
at some point it all just starts to seem pointless, i guess. and i dont feel like ive given up, but instead, ive embraced the pointlessness of everything.. but that’s just how my beautiful life is. i try not to speak for others. im happy you hate me for it though
LikeLiked by 1 person
I relate to this 99% So true and so comical … but I’ll probably still head home after work, write and binge watch some Sherlock or something lol. Great post
LikeLiked by 2 people
thanks Joseph. its fucking addicting. i dont want to do it, but I end up doing it anyway…. so maybe i do want to do it I guess. maybe that’s my real conclusion
LikeLiked by 1 person
Yeah man. Hey I didn’t own a tv of my own until a few years ago. Now every room has a smart tv in it and they’re on even if I’m not in the room. Funny how that happens. I went from an acoustic guitar and a bongo and now I’m Mr. Digital who chills with a laptop and a remote in my hand. Sad…. Fat haha
LikeLiked by 2 people
shit. that’s how people live now… sad and fat haha. its just to easy to sit back and do nothing with the screens on. i think we all kinda love comfort.
LikeLiked by 1 person
We’ve all become David Bowie in ‘The Man Who Fell To Earth’.
LikeLiked by 1 person
maybe so
LikeLike
You are a good memorizer, Lou, or something like that. I have Game of Thrones, Season 7, if it snows tomorrow- oh, and Hulu.
LikeLike