Sufficient

Defined as:
enough
ample
adequate
plenty
acceptable
abundant.

Yet, in the back
of the brain,
something
scratches
the dust
with the
need to know:

in our struggle
for survival,
choosing between
competence
or love,
which will
suffice?

About This Poem

Last Few Words: Was asked in a college class which was needed the most. It was a pretty indecisive debate.

Review Request Intensity: I want the raw truth, feel free to knock me on my back

Editing Stage: Editing - rough draft

About the Author

Country/Region: United States

Favorite Poets: I tend to read Ted Kooser

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Comments

Back to the drawing board with this one since it is not clear! :) The question in the class (Psychology) was which was needed the most - competence or love. I will work on this to make it clearer as some sort of poetic thought.
Thank you!
L

Hello, Jerry

This needs a bit of work, but thank you for reading!
L

Hi, Teddy

I'm so glad you were able to squeak out the meaning here. Probably not quite finished if it remains unclear. I lean toward the side of love, also. But within the debate, realized lack of competence is a disaster.
Thank you for reading!
L

lavender

So much said in so few words

Hello, Chrys

Will probably change a few things here, but would like to keep as brief as possible.
Thank you for reading - always appreciate your kind words!
L

Hello, Teddy

Definitely a poem in progress. Thank you for your thoughtful suggestions!
I'll ponder a bit over the ending.
Thank you!
L

Love, definitely. Competence

Love, definitely. Competence may be meticulous, but it may also be cold and uncaring.

Hello, tyro

This question always stayed with me, mostly because of the spark it ignited. What seemed like a clear answer to me (love) became quite the debate when grasping at survival.
Thank you for reading and sharing your thoughts!
L