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Turnkey Life
by Ronald W. Hull → (All Poetry by Ronald W. Hull)
Saturday, October 21, 2017    Rated "G" by the Author.
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We all have the danger of thinking safely and falling into a turnkey life. Allowing for a little breaking out sometimes can give us a whole new perspective.


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Turnkey Life


We all want a turnkey life,
wrapped up nicely,
and free from strife.

Where everything is done,
so neatly and clean,
thinking you'd have won.

A lottery, a perfect life of fun,
with no effort on your part,
constantly on the treadmill run.

Some find it in religion,
where everything is solved,
by simply believing--resolved.

Some find it in addiction,
some in escaping addiction,
others in strong conviction.

That they are right,
and others are wrong,
for which they will fight.

For compromise is hard to do,
when a turnkey life,
is what you subscribe to.

We all want safety, security too,
but take away the safety net,
and we are cast into the blue.

So get out your bucket,
and try out things new,
it's high time to chuck it.

And let serendipity rise,
turn that key outward,
you're in for a surprise.

Copyright 2017 © Ronald W. Hull

10/19/17

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 Reviews of "Turnkey Life"
Reviewed on October 25, 2017
Ron,
Beautiful poem and insight.
We learn the most when the 'key' not turning the way we want it.
Shervin

Reviewed by Budd Nelson
Reviewed on October 23, 2017
so right a write

Reviewed by Susanne Leist
Reviewed on October 22, 2017
When times get rough, I try to hide from troubles and simplify my life. It never works. Problems always find me. There is no turnkey life, but I wish there were. I'd grab that key.

Reviewed on October 22, 2017
You are so right in suggesting that people "turn that key outward,"! I remember when I did and found out how much fun there is to be had in life, in nature, and in love. Beautifully written, Ron.

Love ya!

Jane

Reviewed by Eva Pasco
Reviewed on October 22, 2017
I never thought of longing for a "turnkey" life, though I'm grateful when one those sporadic "one" days do not present some sort of crisis or major worry.

Reviewed by Ed Matlack
Reviewed on October 21, 2017
I lost my key, I will need a replacement, but what can I do as someone did cast it into the place you call blue...:) -e-

Reviewed by Jms Bell
Reviewed on October 21, 2017
INTERESTING. THANKS FOR SHARING, RON. LOVE, BLESSINGS AND FAITH...JOYCE * HIS INSPIRATIONS

Reviewed by James Butts
Reviewed on October 21, 2017
Interesting my friend , I under stand the meaning of your,story it makes senseto me I know I've mot been on hear for som time but I do follow your story's and I will post moreof mine I promise ,but I enjoy your story's very much keep up the good work 5 out 5 *****

Reviewed by John Domino
Reviewed on October 21, 2017
Nicely organized and a very well-orchestrated poem. Let's face it, Ron. Nothing in this life is totally turn-key. Even when they say it is, there is always something that's not perfect for all of us to see. So until we go to the Heavenly realm and find out if there is a perfect place, we will just have to live in an imperfect world amongst others in this imperfect rat race. All we can do is the best we can, my friend. After all, were not Saints, just men.

Reviewed by Regis Auffray
Reviewed on October 21, 2017
There are much wisdom and good advice in your verses here, Ron. Thank you for sharing. Love and peace to you.

Regis

Reviewed by Michael Schafer
Reviewed on October 21, 2017
In the wisdom of your words, one can find the key to life. Now if we only didn't have a hokey president.

Reviewed by Mystic Rose
Reviewed on October 21, 2017
I like the optimism exuded in this poem. As we get older it seems we get set in our ways. Sometimes serendipity surprises us, which is good, thanks for the sharing xo

Reviewed by John Herlihy
Reviewed on October 21, 2017
I have never been one much for security; my life is a testament to that. As for the turnkey life, no, not for me I guess. Why, even religion, to which I profess, hasn't provided what you suggest in the poem. Still, truth is what it is, wherever it may be. Great poem, pushing many buttons.

Reviewed by Donald Roberts
Reviewed on October 21, 2017
Simple, sincere and inspiring.

Reviewed by Odin odin@aflx.com
Reviewed on October 21, 2017
Long ago I was fortunate to learn that without "safety, security too, no safety net, just a willingness to accept that life is far from a turnkey life. You've nailed it here. Subtext rises easily to inform those who may still believe in the turnkey life, without some downside, one can learn but very little of the upside. Kind of the yin and yang of reality. Loved this reminder of the "surprise" facing those who have never visited a life of the key turned outward.

Reviewed by Jerry Bolton
Reviewed on October 21, 2017
Ahhh . . . Turnkey Life to guys like me means its a jailer who has the key and you must go through him to walk free.


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