The weight of responsibility Can shake the inner stability Of our core When no one is able To provide food for the table Because life can be so unstable Moving beyond a fable From our safe cradle When needs were met And dreams unkempt Aspirations not set By living in the moment Under the purest sunset
The weight of responsibility often can cause many transformations in ones mind, and on ones body. It's often accompanied by fear, wonder, and sleepless nights. Enjoyed
Reviewed by J M (Reader)
Reviewed on September 30, 2006
I found this one to be a self examining poem well done we should examine each aspect of our lives....
A germane write, that teaches we cannot keep our heads in the clouds forever...and survive! The Good Book says, if we do not work, we do not eat...and I think you have expertly presented that here!
So sad, but so true. You speak for those unfortunate ones who need a helping hand. Since we all do at times we should be willing to giove one. Excellent empathic poem Suzie!...Eileen
I can so associtate with this write, going from a full time worker to early retirement with the financial and emotional penalties that I was forced to accept. Your poem says a lot.
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Regis
I love the pure honesty of this. Not to mention the rhyme.
By living in the moment
Under the purest sunset"
If only we had the courage to follow our hearts, we would enjoy every precious moment of this life.
Love & Light,
Joseph
Chrissy
And go walk on that water...
Love Tinka
well developed poem ... though the last thoughts seem to go into dichotomized directions ...
Stand Strong!
Richard Lloyd Cederberg
A germane write, that teaches we cannot keep our heads in the clouds forever...and survive! The Good Book says, if we do not work, we do not eat...and I think you have expertly presented that here!
Love&Hugs, Rhonda
As my Mom used to say..." You just have to make the best of a bad job "..
Rock on sister..
Love and Harmony..
Peter
Fee