In his comfortable leather recliner Bill lay stretchedto his full length Television loud, which he didn’t hear Inward thoughts churning with negative strength.
I’ve gotten old and tired, he was thinking All the family’s gone and no one’s left but me I’ve got no goals I’m motivated to reach No worthwhile life that I can see.
Lively music at once caught his ear He trained his attention to the television screen Energetic exercisers were hopping about The instructor looking like an Amazon queen.
Today I want you to exercise your mind, she said Think good thoughts all day long I want you to think of the things you want Instead of complaining like a non-ending song.
Bill sat up straight in his brown recliner, thinking I want to be happy and alive, he quietly said I want to be nurtured with hopes and dreams Instead of sitting in this recliner like dead lead.
Let’s see now, what do I want? Bill said. “Ask, and it shall be given you; Seek, and ye shall find; Knock, and it shall be opened unto you” (Matthew 7:7) Everything I want can be mine.
What do you want? Try exercising your mind. If you put progressive thoughts in your head You are bound to find—peace of mind.
MARVELOUS ADVICE! ANSWERING THE QUESTION, 'WHAT DO I WANT?'...CERTAINLY WILL GIVE THE MIND A GOOD EXERCISE AND BRING ONE OUT OF THAT 'MUNDANE' SHELL. GOOD WORK AND ENJOYED. THANKS FOR SHARING...GOD BLESS. LOVE, JOYCE * HIS INSPIRATIONS
HI, have been reading your poems. Very nice!!!I think we think a like as some of them sound like things I have written. Would like to meet you sometime.Maybe my wife and I could drive up one day when you may be available....I would love to see thew buttefly garden in Gainesville anyway.
This is such a good write, because so many of us just don't know what we truly want. It also leaves us with hope in knowing that all we need is faith and to pursue. Excellent!
Reviewed by Rafika Anderson (Reader)
Reviewed on December 27, 2007
Nicely done. Made me think of what I wanted in this very moment and I pursued it immediately. Thank you for the inspiring words.
He sounds so lonely. If I ever get to this point, I think I'd volunteer my time. Maybe do some charity work to feel useful, keep busy, and leave a part of me behind. Great work on this poem! ~Sheila
very inspiring and oh so true. no matter what age we are life still goes on and what we do, say, and think is what matters. our walk will solidify our end run. good thoughts are just that. good.
Very, very nice Jeanette. "Peace of mind!" Sounds like the perfect wish to me. Paul
Reviewed by Jerry Bolton (Reader)
Reviewed on November 15, 2007
I don't have trouble being active, thank goodness, I have more than I need at the moment. I'm running errands and walking at the mall or climbing the stairs in the bedroom for physical stuff. My new project, "Misdemeanors & Felonies: A Memoir" is certaintly giving my mind a workout each and every day, and I thank God I am in good enough shape to do both of these things at my age . . . Never thought I'd live this long . . .
"I Want," Jeanette, this brought a spark of hope inside to not just sit down and give up but to get up and "want." We all need to think positive...if we have some age on us, it doesn't mean we are "DEAD." Loved this!
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Is a very good question. Sometimes I wonder if we even know.
Walt
Very good write of a sad situation. I hope Bill gets what he truly wants. The choices in life are phenominal. Bless You Always My Friend, Paul.
always,
randy
This poem fills me with hope and knowledge that 'it' can be achieved if I but envision it and put the plan into motion.
God bless you. Kathy
(((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in Tx., Karen Lynn. :D
You are bound to find—peace of mind.
Thoughts we can all surely use.
(((HUGS))) and love, Karla.