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Keep America Mediocre | Stan Morrison - Contemporary Poetry Website Featuring Notable Poems

Keep America Mediocre | Stan Morrison

pretty good is truly as good as it gets
take my word on it, don’t make any bets
decades of experience reinforce the plot
don’t push it, be happy with what you’ve got
improvements turn out to be a mirage
so enjoy your man-cave in the garage
this is the best advice I’ve ever had
pretty good usually beats pretty bad

This Morning's News | Stan Morrison - Contemporary Poetry Website Featuring Notable Poems

This Morning’s News | Stan Morrison

The interface of Self and Conformity
A constantly shifting boundary line
Self-myths and self-righteousness
To meet politely the faces we meet
“I’ve always” sparring with “I’ve never”
This recipe is always self- adjusting
Forever responding to new climates
A restless Self/Conformity amalgam
Until the moment of actualization:
JUST LEAVE ME ALONE!

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