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Too Busy To Dream
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I've been there so I am not pointing the finger. Painting by Hans Baldung.


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Too Busy To Dream
 
 

There’s a girl dancing in the park
A small crowd has gathered quite rapt
But you are too busy to watch
 
There’s a young man singing on the street
His words are fine and his voice is sweet
But you are too busy to listen
 
There’s something that’s awakened
A distant song in your mind
But you are too busy to sing
 
There’s a poem on the page before you
And the words are most à propos
But you are too busy to read
 
There’s your child with a ball, a bat and a glove
These are not such delicate hints
But you are too busy to play
 
There’s a healing realm of magic
On the edge of your fitful sleep
But you are too busy to dream
 
Then there’s death stalking you
It’s not even that subtle
But you are too busy to notice
 
You may be too busy to live
But you will not be too busy to die
 
 
© Copyright 2006 Regis Auffray
 
  

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 Reviews of "Too Busy To Dream"
Reviewed by lois christensen
Reviewed on August 17, 2014
Creature comforts are sometimes mostly taken for granted by us all. I like the ending 2 lines, they are so true, especially at this time in this world.

Reviewed by Jms Bell
Reviewed on July 4, 2010
STOP AND SMELL THE ROSES!!! EXCELLENT...AND AIN'T IT THE TRUTH???!!!!I ENJOYED THIS WORK...A MESSAGE, FROM WHICH WE ALL CAN BENEFIT. THE PACE OF THIS WORLD IS SO FAST THAT WE DON'T TAKE TIME TO DO THE THINGS THAT SHOULD REALLY MATTER, BUT WE SHOULD, BEFORE IT'S TOO LATE. LOVE AND BLESSINGS, JOYCE*HIS INSPIRATIONS

Reviewed by Sheila Roy
Reviewed on March 1, 2008
One of my favorites from you, Regis! One cannot ignore the message here. Well done! Love and Hugs~
Sheila

Reviewed by Patricia Bankhead (Reader)
Reviewed on June 7, 2007
Excellent message. Very good write. Thanks for sharing. PB

Reviewed by Mary Patterson
Reviewed on May 9, 2007
A good write..We all need to take time for our children and each other!....M

Reviewed by Marie Wadsworth
Reviewed on June 19, 2006
I hear ya loud and clear. Some time we get too busy that we don't time to enjoy the simple things in life, like flowers, our kids, or just a moment to take a breath. Nicely done!

Reviewed by Muhammad Al Mahdi
Reviewed on May 28, 2006
The beginning and the entire statement of this beautiful poem is reminiscent of a chanson by Jacques Brel (Sur la place) and very nicely done.

Reviewed on May 22, 2006
I am close to many people who you MUST have written this for. This is well done. Thanks.

Reviewed by Safi Abdi
Reviewed on May 15, 2006
>Then there’s death stalking you
It’s not even that subtle
But you are too busy to notice>

Thougth provoking! Thanks for reminding us, Regis. Hope we take notice.

Reviewed by Pierre Ortega
Reviewed on May 12, 2006
We must all take time to live or life will pass us by. Excellent message, one we all need to hear and take to heart. very insightful Pierre.

Reviewed by Dolores Dawes
Reviewed on May 12, 2006
Wow, poetic truth. Missed opportunities can generate much regret. Regis, thanks for sharing. I like.

Reviewed by A PAX
Reviewed on May 11, 2006
oh my
toooooooooo true!!
well done
pax A

Reviewed by Inked Wings (Reader)
Reviewed on May 11, 2006
It does remind me of apathy as another mentioned. Great write Regis!

Reviewed by Randall Barfield
Reviewed on May 11, 2006
I like this kind of read, Reg. I think it's quite important. Seems I'll have to go through all your poems first. The other postings seem a bit long. You must consider that the readers are so diverse--some have time on their "hands", others practically none, unfortunately! Cheers.

Reviewed by Crystal-Rain Love
Reviewed on May 11, 2006
Something to think about.... Great stuff, Reege

Reviewed by Sandra Corona
Reviewed on May 10, 2006
How true, Regis! This is a marvelous, eye-opening work! Bravo!
:)Sandy

Reviewed by Robert Blackwell
Reviewed on May 9, 2006
This was a very thought-provoking offering, Reg. Glad I stopped thru on my way to sleep.

Reviewed by jude forese
Reviewed on May 9, 2006
that's what makes poets different, they take the time to notice and at least intellectually interact ... excellent offering, regis ...

Reviewed on May 9, 2006
Great verse about how we don't slow down enough to take in life and enjoy it. It gave me chills. Nice work, Regis!

Reviewed by Regina Pounds
Reviewed on May 8, 2006
What a wakeup call...you're so right, Regis...it gets more and more difficult to take time out...

thank you,
Gina

Reviewed by Crystal Silver Angel (Reader)
Reviewed on May 8, 2006
Reg, this is a gold one..Standing O"...


Peace And Love, Dove

Reviewed by Eddie Thompson
Reviewed on May 8, 2006
Powerful words. It touched me.

Reviewed by David Young
Reviewed on May 7, 2006
Deep message and very well said especially with the ending
""You may be too busy to live
But you will never be too busy to die""

Reviewed by Sage Sweetwater
Reviewed on May 7, 2006
Everybody's busy. But not too busy to dream or buy the children an ice cream cone. Most people spend their lives minimizing losses instead of maximizing gains. It's all about developing internal self-discipline and the internal desire to make good use of your time. This is a great poem that demonstrates the need for time-sharing when several people are competing for your time. It always pays to be gracious and when we make a special effort to be considerate of others, they will respect you and your time. And isn't that what we all want, time to do our thing and share our dreams with one another? Thanks for taking your time to post Too Busy To Dream, Reg.

Sage

Reviewed on May 7, 2006
Oh, I'm busy too!!!!!...but NEVER NEVER too busy to dream!!!! It's what keep me going!!!!!...

Where there's dream
there's hope;

Where there's hope
here's opportunity'

Where there's opportunity

there's success.



Dream and hope walk hand-in-hand in one's life,

it is one's gateway to the future.



~ Sandie May Angel a.k.a. Sandie Angel, May 7, 2006

Reviewed by SHERRY HEIM
Reviewed on May 7, 2006
This is so very true, Regis. I am living in the fast lane these days and looking for an offramp to be sure. Sometimes life gets a little hectic, but we must make time for those things that are important to us. Life is too short to put off until tomorrow that which we should be enjoying today. Not one person has ever been on their death-bed saying that they wish they had worked harder and spent more time at the office.
Take care,
Sherry

Reviewed by Dale Clark
Reviewed on May 7, 2006
Ah, so true Reg! One must take the time to listen
and dream.

Reviewed by Phyllis Jean Green
Reviewed on May 6, 2006
Brilliant!! S u c h an important message, and you have delivered
it in just the right way. I can't imagine anyone not relating
to the girl and the man and the child. We can see the girl dance and the crowd as it watches. We can hear the distant song and the sound of the ball hitting the bat. Instead of a lecture, you have painted a picture of L i f e. And yes, death stalking. . .stalking. . .
B R A V O, my friend, B R A V O ! 'Pea' <3

Reviewed by Pamela garner (Reader)
Reviewed on May 6, 2006
How true this piece is. Sometimes we're to busy to stop and smell the roses and life just passes us by. A great piece. Thank you.
Pamela

Reviewed by Meredith Dixon (Reader)
Reviewed on May 6, 2006
OH! Dear Regis, The picture (amazing); your words of truth are sharp but do not sting. Absolutely love this one and it reminded me of the song that was written about the Dad who keeps putting his child off because he is too busy and then the son grows up to be like him and is too busy for his Dad! My brain cannot think of the person or the name of the song. Thank you for this beautiful write and the picture is just too cool for words! Love and God bless from Meredith

Reviewed by Barbara Terry
Reviewed on May 6, 2006
OMG isn't it the truth tho. When our Lord calls us, we have to listen, and there is no more time to finish anyhing. Why are some of us forced to live wasted lives? And why do we purposely waste our lives?

A very nice write dear brother, and one that leaves us to think and search our souls.

May the Lord Jesus bless you, and those whom you love, and be with you always, and at your side constantly. With much love in my heart, joy to the world, peace on earth, & ((((((((((MANY WONDERFUL SISTERLY HUGGGGSSSS)))))))))), your little sister, Barbie

"If I have to be this girl in me, Then I have the right to be."

Reviewed on May 5, 2006
This is so true, keep writing and be blessed in doing so, we need to take more time to look at the world around us, and thank God for our gifts
God Bless
Michelle!

Reviewed on May 5, 2006
How right you are. And when it's all over and done, the things that really matter are the one's we were too busy to do. Beautiful write!
Birgit adn Roger

Reviewed by Kate Burnside
Reviewed on May 5, 2006
Sobering and truthful, Regis, like a bullet between the eyes! And how many of us need it, I suspect. You would think that, having come through at least two life-threatening illnesses, I might have learned some pace and appreciation. Perhaps I have, but my biorhythms just keep me on the run - at least that's my excuse! But no... taking stock, sitting back and reflecting and "Having time to stand and stare" are not just necessary but very, very healing. How much of "real" life do we miss by not paying heed... and most of it for free!! Bless you - this is a very a propos write and very much les mots justes. Thank you. LOL Kate xx

Reviewed by Connie Hinnen Cook (Reader)
Reviewed on May 4, 2006
So beautifully put. And so right-on.
Every parent should read this one, Regis.

Reviewed by Steve Joos
Reviewed on May 4, 2006
Regis, how'd you know I'd been spending too much time at the office? This seems to sum up my day too much. I fit the picture of the man who never stops to look at the beauty of the world. Thsi was a peice I can relate to.

Reviewed by Ed Matlack
Reviewed on May 4, 2006
Never too busy am I to play with my hound,
Never am I too busy to make myself more round,
Never too busy I am to listen to a beautiful sound,
Never, ever too busy to read a great poem like this I found...Ed

Reviewed by - - - - - TRASK
Reviewed on May 4, 2006
Without Dreams You Will Have Nothing,i.e. Secret--Find Photo Of Girl-Woman You Think Is Beautiful Would Like To Have As Girlfriend--

Post IT On Mirror or Wall or In Your Place Of Quiet--Watch It Manifest (Change)Into Girl of Your Dreams!
Visit My Websites See: My 3 Dream Girls...

You Can't Be To Busy To (Do It )Die You Will Die Soon Enough...

Regis (Your) Imangination Is Greater Than Knowledge...

Your Friend TRASK

Reviewed by Suzie Palmer
Reviewed on May 4, 2006
Well done Regis!!
Well expressed: offering reminders deeply needed!
The tenderness of your heart and soul shines through!
Love, Suzie :-D

Reviewed by Rhonda Galizia
Reviewed on May 4, 2006
Kudos, Mr. Auffray! Dreams are a profound gift - and revelator. If the dream ends............so goes life. blessings, Rhonda

Reviewed by Tinka Boukes
Reviewed on May 4, 2006
"You may be too busy to live
But you will not be too busy to die"

Sighhhhhh...this is so sad but so very true my friend!!

Love TinkaSweets

Reviewed by William Bonilla
Reviewed on May 4, 2006
An outstanding piece Regis
and so true to life
made me think if i missed anything
as I was bringing up my kids
I was never too busy to play in the park.
Thanks for sharing

Peace
William

Reviewed by Susan de Vegter
Reviewed on May 4, 2006
Fearless wisdom. Death comes like taxes...you can count on it and your poem has the two minute warning fopr all of us.
Susan

Reviewed by Huda Orfali
Reviewed on May 4, 2006
How true
Wonderful poem, Regis
I wasn't surprised at the ending as Janet
Every busy day we spend brings us closer to the end
love and peace
Huda

Reviewed by Peter Paton
Reviewed on May 4, 2006
You hit the barrel on the head with this one Reg
Apathy and incompetence is running amok these days in our society
This convincing composition will help to wake people up to the stark reality before our eyes.
Peter

Reviewed on May 4, 2006
Excellent write, mon ami; c'est magnifique!

(((HUGS))) and much love, ton ami, Karen Lynn. :D

Amour et paix a toi!

Reviewed by Felix Perry
Reviewed on May 4, 2006
Super straight my friend and I think we have all stared in that mirror a time or two, it is when we forget to live.

Felix

Reviewed by George Carroll
Reviewed on May 4, 2006
Life must have its priorities or it soon vanishes. Well done poet.

Reviewed by Kate Clifford (Reader)
Reviewed on May 4, 2006
Powerful write with a great message that needs to be heard by most of us at one time in our lives or another.

Reviewed by Constance Gotsch
Reviewed on May 4, 2006
Grab the moment and don't apologize, that's for sure. C'est magnfique

Reviewed by Janet Bellinger
Reviewed on May 4, 2006
Very apt Spring poem and with a surprise ending. Yes, let us rejoice while we still have life enough to do so.

Reviewed by Michelle Mills
Reviewed on May 4, 2006
Excellent subject, well told, and the illustration? Brrr! Creepy! Fine work my friend! Love, Michelle

Reviewed by E. Richardson
Reviewed on May 4, 2006
It is good to see work of this kind...and on this subject. Apathy seems rampant in all aspects of life lately. Your work here illustrates some of its ill effects very well. Good work, Regis

Reviewed by E T Waldron
Reviewed on May 4, 2006
Wow! We are getting a blast from poets pens on apathy, and it's great. This is splendid Regis! A wake up call if anyone cares to heed it! Bravo!

Love,
Eileen

Reviewed by Jerry Bolton (Reader)
Reviewed on May 4, 2006
It's called apathy, Regis, I posted a poem about it today.

Reviewed on May 4, 2006
Regis,

Powerful lessons here, very well expressed; thank you! That ending is the capper to a perfect poem.

(((HUGS))) and love, Karla.

Keep Karen and I in prayer -


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