Writings and Brain Juice from Joshua Sampson

Home, Poetry

Poetry: A Habit that is Killing Me

Daily writing prompt
Describe one habit that brings you joy.


I think about making people laugh often.
I’m a try-hard.
I am a people pleaser.
Funny way to say narcissist.
But aren’t we all?
Taking photos of ourselves to show the world
how good we look.

My attention to others is killing me,
because I spend less time on myself.
I try too much
is a great response for an interview question.

What’s your biggest flaw?
Still, it brings me joy,
and these days,
it makes me happy to be alive.