How much grit do you think you've got?
Can you quit a thing that you like a lot?
You may talk of pluck; it's an easy word,
And where'er you go it is often heard;
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Quitting something that we like and against our will needs a lot grit. Loved the poem for its sweet flow and that motivation it provides to kick off bad habits that we like and often cling to.
.............so amazing...it's very difficult to stop doing things we love with a passion...and this poem states it perfectly....great write ★
Guest has more than once been accused of being trite in his poetry, and sometimes he is, but there is some good advice here. Francis Lynch's comment is probably correct.
Lovely poem on Willpower, well articulated and nicely penned with depth of insight. I really enjoyed reading this great piece of poetry with beautiful rhyme scheme. Thanks for sharing. Please read my poem MANDELA - THE IMMORTAL ICON.
Nailed it. My guess is Guest got it right. I like a poem that has me do a bit of research on the author's life. I'll wager it was smokes. Harder than booze.
In the face of a grit there is a chance to win..... beautiful poem.
Do not quit