Lemons

A poem.

When life gives me lemons,
I'll give them to someone who deserves them.
Because most days I feel worthless,
Not deserving the gifts of life.

Gifts may or may not include
Love
Money
Self-worth
Happiness
Friendships
Family
Music
Food
Hobbies
Creativity
Fun

And everything else.

Reviews

[J. K. Beach]

Compared to "A short ode to M.L.," this one is much less subtle, and a bit confusing. You say you are giving away gifts because you don't think you deserve them, but you are giving away lemons (which doesn't bring gift to mind unless you've gone to the trouble to make lemonade). I understandNow if you are cheekily talking about giving gifts to an enemy, lemons would be a good choice, but the rest of the poem would be a non sequitur.

Poets have always thrived on the pains and trials of life--they are more present with us all than happiness, or especially contentment--but most try to camouflage or cloak it a bit, just as you did in the other poem of yours I read. Some poke fun at their own misery, others write from a different perspective. This isn't always the case, but for me "A short ode to M.L." was much more satisfying because it was more subtle.

I kind of see where you might be going with this one, but unless I am missing something huge (and again that is entirely possible), the lemon thing is confusing. Sorry for the spiel; it's offered with good intentions--I promise...

[Mercy Fae]

I'm using lemons as a metaphor, considering my interpretation of "When life gives you lemons, make lemonade," is that I should make the best of whatever life gives me.

[Edward Lancheister]

life is a best gift i ever have, through life i can do much things, create, explore and research new things

life is a gift to do and create without limitation :)

[Ian Gilmour]

"Gifs may include" is a great touch. It sounds like something you'd hear on a commercial which is a great way of demonstrating how most people think happiness can be either (or both) sold or purchased. This is a great idea and very well done.

[Cory Barrett]

I'm not sure how much more depression I can read