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Set My Desires Free
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How many times do we think if only we had this or that our lives would be perfect? If you get them, does it work? For me it never has.


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Set My Desires Free

 

I think I want candy, it would taste so great.

I’d savor every morsel in everything I ate.

But if I did, I’d lose my teeth and that isn’t good.

I’ll have to find something else, or at least I should.

 

I guess money would be nice for it would give me joy.

If people asked how much I had, I’d have to be real coy.

I’d have to lie and be distant and that’s not what I need.

So this wouldn’t work at all for me ‘cause I detest greed.

 

So maybe possessions would be a better choice.

I could then admire them and boast with my voice.

But then  I’d be enslaved by them, afraid they'd disappear.

I guess this wouldn’t work either, for I’d be living in fear.

 

Maybe I’m looking in the wrong place for satisfaction.

Maybe I should look inside for an everlasting reaction.

Maybe if I’d think of others and not so much of me.

I’d find what I’m looking for and set all my desires free.

 

Written by,

Bonnie May

 

 

 

 

 

 

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 Reviews of "Set My Desires Free"
Reviewed by Cryssa C
Reviewed on January 21, 2009
So true...
Cryssa

Reviewed by 000 000 (Reader)
Reviewed on January 19, 2009
Your lovely poems ...with messages jumping from the words!
Written with caring, sharing, hope and Love!

Reviewed by Georg Mateos
Reviewed on January 18, 2009
Well, one should think twice before jumping in the waters, because many answer are inside, in the heart.

Georg


Reviewed by Sheri Hoff
Reviewed on January 17, 2009
Bonnie,
Looking within is always the key-thanks for the reminder.
Sheri Kaye Hoff

Reviewed by Felix Perry
Reviewed on January 17, 2009
Thoughts that make a lot of sense and we all need more of the common variety these days. well done Bonnie
hugs
fee

Reviewed on January 17, 2009
Much wisdom in these unselfish lines, Bonnie, well done!

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

Reviewed by Ed Matlack
Reviewed on January 17, 2009
Good point, though from where that lady is looking I will bet what she is looking at is something that belongs to a guy...LOL, Ed

Reviewed by - - - - - TRASK
Reviewed on January 17, 2009
Thought You Think Becomes Your Desires,i.e. So Be Very Careful Of Which Thought (Desires) You (wish) Think For...

Kool Bonnie...

TRASK...

Reviewed on January 17, 2009
Bonnie~!

I savor every word that you write - FANTASTIC!! TERRIFIC!!


Hugs,

Lance

Reviewed on January 17, 2009
A most satisfying write, Bonnie, with a good message contained within. Very well penned; brava!

(((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in Tx., Karen Lynn. :D

Reviewed by Gene Williamson
Reviewed on January 17, 2009
As usual, dear Bonnie, you warm us with yur loving heart. -gene.

Reviewed by Lois Christensen
Reviewed on January 17, 2009
Deep thinking Bonnie. As I get older I want less, but when I want something I get it. Like the CD's of the Jonas Brother's I had to have. Karen says Mother, you are not buying those are you? I did and am happier now at nights listening to them. Oh well, said Karen, Mother will he herself.

Reviewed by E T Waldron
Reviewed on January 17, 2009
You sure have some great recipe's, Bonnie!
Thanks for sharing them!;-)

Reviewed by Dawn Anderson
Reviewed on January 17, 2009
Wise and so insightful, Bonnie!

Reviewed by Jon Willey
Reviewed on January 17, 2009
most of us are guilty of searching in the wrong places for the wrong things to bring us joy and satisfaction -- as you say, look deep into the heart and soul for what satisfaction truly means -- Bonnie, this is a wonderful,insightful poem-- thanks for sharing it with us -- may love, peace, and joy be always with you -- JMW

Reviewed by Edwin Hurdle
Reviewed on January 17, 2009
Wonderful poem Bonnie,I love it,take care

Love and Hugs
Edwin

Reviewed by Linda Law
Reviewed on January 17, 2009
Truth told in a special way... this is just how it goes in life...waiting for the next wish, then poof...on to the next... you are so right... hugs, lindalaw

Reviewed by Flying Fox Ted L Glines (Reader)
Reviewed on January 17, 2009
This is a brilliant poem, Bonnie, and you should make sure that Marcia gets a copy (she is also taking Valentine's Day poems). You know, the unhappiest people I have ever met were the folks I knew in Pebble Beach, California. Very wealthy people. They had all of the possessions in the world. But, like you said in the poem, those people were enslaved to their wealth and their possessions, and this made them grim and grumpy. It is better not to live like that. Super poem :-)

Ted

Reviewed on January 17, 2009
Bonnie,

Absolutely fabulous! A lesson in downplaying "things", with the spirit of loving others.

Mary

Reviewed by Carin Spirit
Reviewed on January 17, 2009
To me THIS is the true spirit of love. Great Depth with a fun lilt.
Thank you for sharing. Warmth and Love to you.

Reviewed by George Carroll
Reviewed on January 17, 2009
My goodness you have found the key to happiness in a most profound and lyrical poem that I found most delightful and wise.

Reviewed by Mr. Ed
Reviewed on January 17, 2009
Maybe if I’d think of others, and not so much on me.

How truly wondrous, our world might finally be.


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