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.
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
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!
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.
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.
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
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
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."
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!
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
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.
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.
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
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
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
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
A further collection of poems, many from years in the Middle East, but also the California San Francisco and Central Coast areas (Santa Cruz, Carmel, Big Sur, Berkeley, etc.).
“The woman or man who is a poet, or fiction writer, or playwright, or all of these, is engaged constantly in a jazz ballet of vocabularies, passions, genders, histories, perspectives, death, love, and life. The music of revelation announces itself to
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It’s not even that subtle
But you are too busy to notice>
Thougth provoking! Thanks for reminding us, Regis. Hope we take notice.
toooooooooo true!!
well done
pax A
:)Sandy
thank you,
Gina
Peace And Love, Dove
""You may be too busy to live
But you will never be too busy to die""
Sage
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
Take care,
Sherry
and dream.
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
Pamela
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."
God Bless
Michelle!
Birgit adn Roger
Every parent should read this one, Regis.
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
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Well expressed: offering reminders deeply needed!
The tenderness of your heart and soul shines through!
Love, Suzie :-D
But you will not be too busy to die"
Sighhhhhh...this is so sad but so very true my friend!!
Love TinkaSweets
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
Susan
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
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
(((HUGS))) and much love, ton ami, Karen Lynn. :D
Amour et paix a toi!
Felix
Love,
Eileen
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 -