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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?

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I want the raw truth, feel free to knock me on my back
Last few words: 
Was asked in a college class which was needed the most. It was a pretty indecisive debate.
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Not Explicit Content

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what was needed the most? ~ Geezer.
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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

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

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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

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So much said in so few words

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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

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

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

T

The most powerful reaction
of mind on mind
is transference of sight

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

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