I often sit and wonder,
aren't we all a little daft?
Then slowly start to ponder
and exhale a hearty laugh.
So much is placed before us
how can one absorb it all?
If your pot were to be empty
would the apple cart dare fall?
We may teeter some or stumble
but I doubt we'd even care
when the waiter brought the menu
if he called it bill of fare.
There are those indeed who try
to go against the grain,
when all their marbles are strung out
they're really all the same.
Do words fit to your expression,
is manner whom your are ;
Or is every verse just like the first
lost on Planet Mars?
If the owl wasn't wise,
do you think he'd give a hoot ?
When a hunter's on safari,
don't he bring his gun to shoot?
Yes, some are lost within themselves,
while others seem to have it all
but it really doesn't matter
when your back's against the wall.
Just observe those all around you,
don't think they give a damn,
if all you had for breakfast
was plain old toast and jam.
Some may try to prove me wrong
with their hands upon their hips.
Until they do I'll sing this song
while strumming on my lips.
It's my pleasure just to know you
don't think me such a loon,
that once a month, when after dark,
I bark, when I see the moon.
Ann
Creative we must be, in any form it must and will appear!
I truly love this honest poem Paul!
Thank you for sharing your O P E N heart!
Much love and Warmer hugs, Warrior Lady Sheeeoox
STay Positive! Happy and STrong!
as we howl at the moon!
Stanzas "that once a month, when after dark,
I bark, when I see the moon
Once a Mont in a full-moon
Not only do we women bark we often turn into a wolf lol
in all seriousness I love each stanza as I read between each line
it brings many instances we go through life
great words of wisdom
Beautifully written and conveyed!
Love Peace and hugssss...Morning Star
woof woof
lol
takes all types!
well well done!
here's a golden biscuit!
loved it lol
"that once a month, when after dark,
I bark, when I see the moon."
~Taylor
Absolutely!
Take life seriously? Only when necessary.
Kathy
Regis
while others seem to have it all
but it really doesn't matter
when your back's against the wall."
So true. I love the way you built this wonderful poem around some of our most overused expressions. Written in a fun and nonchalant way, but I find a wealth of thought and care given to each verse. Love it! Elizabeth
what a wonderfully sage write, paul! savored every line.
peace and blessings,
carolyn
while others seem to have it all
but it really doesn't matter
when your back's against the wall...
It's my pleasure just to know you
don't think me such a loon,
that once a month, when after dark,
I bark, when I see the moon.
I totally love this, Paul. Such sound and life-loving words of affirmation and acceptance. I love the words by a young English poet (whose name sadly escapes me for now) who says: "Oh, allow to exist the ledge for a vase of flowers... Oh you'd better relax... you're tied to the universe by the slenderest of chances... Make allowances... allow ME!" (Probably quoted wrong from memory, but you get the drift!) You're a man of 24 carat soul, Paul. Thank you, Kate xx
"Do words fit to your expression,
is manner whom your are ;
Or is every verse just like the first
lost on Planet Mars?"
No truer words can be spoken in the written word. Do our words fit how we feel? Sometimes. Is our manner of how we present our writings, who we are? Sometimes. And most times our verses get lost on the plains of Mars.
There is a lot of emotional content here, Paul, and this is a very heartfelt write. Thank you for sharing.
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 den sister, Barbie
is manner whom your are ;
Or is every verse just like the first
lost on Planet Mars?"
(I love this verse)
I don't think this "Nonchalance" is so nonchalant at all...much thought and wisdom here...even if your barking! :)
Love and Peace~
Kimmy~
Love Tinka
Excellent play with your words...
To be myself is all i want to be..
Be safe..
Peace, Love, and Light,
Amber "V"