Unstable Mind

When people accuse me
Of being a man of unstable mind,
I do not get offended—
I do not mind!
 
My mind Is constantly
Growing, developing,
Evolving, changing…

Why should I
Stand by everything
I said yesterday?
 
What I said yesterday
Was true of yesterday
But, why should it remain 
The same today?
 
Everything changes with time—
Situations change, Knowledge increases,
Perceptions get overhauled,
The mind gets transformed!
 
Change is an ongoing process of life—
It is a Process of evolution!
If I do not change, I do not evolve!
 
Should I surrender myself to stagnation
Just to hear that I have
A stable mind?
 
I was honest yesterday
I am honest to myself today—
I have not hypothecated my integrity
To anyone, or, anything…
 
If my intentions are right…
If I have no hidden agenda…
If I change my mind
To accommodate an evolved thought,
What is wrong with that?
 
I am comfortable with myself!
I am absolutely at peace with myself!
 
It does not bother me
If people think of me
As someone
With an unstable mind!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2021


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Date: 3/4/2024 1:50:00 AM
All I can say is WOW. And thank you.
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Date: 8/31/2021 9:34:00 PM
Good writing; good thinking, Vincent. I wholeheartedly agree. Hmmm, you could have been describing me!
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Vincent Van Ross
Date: 9/1/2021 10:30:00 AM
I am so happy to hear this, Milton.
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L Milton Hankins
Date: 9/1/2021 9:11:00 AM
You are so very welcome, Vincent. I really enjoyed your work.
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Vincent Van Ross
Date: 8/31/2021 9:57:00 PM
I am overwhelmed by your learned comment Milton. You have made my day. The real test of literature is whether readers are able to identify themselves with the writing or not. Thank you so much for this honor. I am indebted to you for each word of your comment.
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