What You Focus On [Expands] 

 

An original poem by Chrome Dome Mike Kimbro

 

Consider reading along to my Spoken Verse Performance.

 

 

VERSE 1

 

You need a Christmas poem,

 

But nothing's coming to mind.

 

Better craft a scene to show 'em,

 

Or your work will be maligned.

 

 

VERSE 2

 

So give up multitasking,

 

Yeah, the chores have to wait.

 

Soon in glory you'll be basking.

 

Once you begin to fixate.

 

You better learn how to fixate.

 

 

CHORUS

 

A certain type of obsession,

 

Is what writing demands.

 

Better embrace the expression:

 

What you focus on expands.

 

To make writing your profession,

 

It helps to understand...

 

That it's OK to fixate.

 

 

VERSE 3

 

Everywhere you see Christmas,

 

But nothing's taking hold.

                  

Go on and tell your Missus,

 

To use the Bundt baking mold.

 

 

VERSE 4

 

Before going on that errand,

 

To get a 9 x 13 pan.

 

Time for you to grow a pair, and

 

Remind your lady who's the man.

 

That's right, Hoss. You da man!

 

 

CHORUS

 

A certain type of obsession,

 

Is what writing demands.

 

Better embrace the expression:

 

What you focus on expands.

 

To make writing your profession,

 

It helps to understand...

 

That it's essential to fixate.

 

 

VERSE 5

 

Now, think of life before you met her:

 

Air mattress on concrete, so sad.

 

Your life now is so much better.

 

Maybe just one trip ain't so bad.

 

 

VERSE 6

 

Got the cake pan, so now you're ready,

 

To make this excursion worthwhile.

 

Grab a Christmas cake mix with funfetti.

 

You'll find it in the bake goods isle.

 

Yeah, she won't need to fake a smile.

 

 

CHORUS

 

A certain type of obsession,

 

Is what writing demands.

 

Better embrace the expression:

 

What you focus on expands.

 

To make writing your profession,

 

It helps to understand,

 

That, like anything else,

 

Fixation is good, in moderation.

 

 

The End

 

 

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