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Burning Daylight
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Burning Daylight |
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Paul Wilson
since 2002-07-07
Posts 4711United States 
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Burning Daylight By Paul Wilson Nameless faces hurry scurry on their way to places along life’s highway Like machines never stopping long enough too enjoy the day Endless roads leading us forward to endless goals we must achieve Faster than the mind can think wanting more than we can conceive Gadgets make our lives go smoother so we can do more faster Travel the thin line between control and ultimate disaster Green is go…red means stop a runaway train out of control Faster… faster watch the clock ten minutes late I’ve got too roll The day is done no time too rest tomorrow it will start all over again This madness within my brain won’t stop… this rat race I’ll never win Nameless faces hurry scurry on their way to places along life’s highway Like machines never stopping long enough too enjoy the day ~~To share my poems with you is to share my heart with you~~ Paul [This message has been edited by Paul Wilson (07-07-2008 06:28 AM).] |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
I suppose it could seem like this without goals and priorities...James |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
It seems like this sometimes, Paul but I just refuse to do that, when things get too overwhelming I just shut a few things down and enjoy what is really important in life. The funny thing is you get by just as well without it. Ida |
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EagleScorpion Senior Member
since 2000-03-08
Posts 1644Here, Now, Forever |
Well done. Very well done. I currently work 70 hours a week, so i can relate. Your message is powerful. You speak of a world so absorbed by material wants and needs. It sucks that we live this way. Sucks. Love your work. Cheers |
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Paul Wilson
since 2002-07-07
Posts 4711United States |
James...My goal in life is to enjoy it and to be satisfied with what I have, rather than trying to keep up with the Jones so to say. What good are material things if you kill yourself trying to get them...Paul ~~To share my poems with you is to share my heart with you~~ Paul |
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Paul Wilson
since 2002-07-07
Posts 4711United States |
Ida...I agree with you, when things get overwhelming it's time to just back up and do what is important to us...Paul ~~To share my poems with you is to share my heart with you~~ Paul |
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Paul Wilson
since 2002-07-07
Posts 4711United States |
Eagle...Thanks for understanding. I always said that whats the use of working your butt off just to try and keep up with the others in this rat race of a society...Paul ~~To share my poems with you is to share my heart with you~~ |
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LindsayP Member Elite
since 2007-07-28
Posts 3410Australia, Victoria |
Yes Paul, it is a sad fact that most people put so much value into material things and never stop to smell the roses along the way. That is a great poem my friend and so very true. much enjoyed. Lindsay |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
Nameless faces hurry scurry on their way to places along life’s highway Like machines never stopping long enough to enjoy the day Dear Paul, you expressed this crazy race very well! Thank you for sharing your wisdom. We must slow down and stop to BE, to be aware of the gift of life. I am also getting tired of running to and fro ... Love and hugs. Margherita  |
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Paul Wilson
since 2002-07-07
Posts 4711United States |
Lindsay...Thanks my friend for reading and your reply. I guess maybe i'm getting older and wiser thats why i'm trying to slow down and as you say smell the roses...Paul ~~To share my poems with you is to share my heart with you~~ |
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Paul Wilson
since 2002-07-07
Posts 4711United States |
Margherita...Love and hugs to you.  Thanks for understanding and for your caring reply. Wouldn't a day of doing nothing be nice?...Paul ~~To share my poems with you is to share my heart with you~~ Paul |
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SEA 
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Member Seraphic
since 2000-01-18
Posts 22676with you |
feelin just like this lately....  |
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Paul Wilson
since 2002-07-07
Posts 4711United States |
SEA...Sure hope things get better for you Susan. Thanks for the read and reply...Paul ~~To share my poems with you is to share my heart with you~~ |
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