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Startime1955
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since 2012-04-22
Posts 1072
Alberta, Canada

0 posted 2012-07-14 03:46 PM


Agreement

It’s early but the sun is up
I breathe deeply of morning air
Then listen to the quiet sounds
My world will awaken slowly

Young birds demand parents feed them
Myriad flowers look to the sun
Their scent brought on a gentle breeze
Clouds travel across azure skies

People walking for exercise
Hurry along get distance in
Not slowing to give their minds rest
Forgetting nurture of spirit

Sadness fills me for such a loss
Day runs into day and then years
Will they realize what they’ve missed
In the early dawn of the day

I am in agreement with those
Who bring peace to spirit and soul
Sharing with others of like mind
The beauty of ancient cosmos

Karen Mc Neil
July 14, 2012

*may our dreams ever be magical*

© Copyright 2012 Karen Mc Neil - All Rights Reserved
JerryPat2
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since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975
South Louisiana
1 posted 2012-07-14 04:12 PM


So many of us lost so many years, in my case decades, before they stopped long enough to deal with the beauty around them.

~*~ If they give you lined paper, write sideways. ~*~

Startime1955
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since 2012-04-22
Posts 1072
Alberta, Canada
2 posted 2012-07-14 07:52 PM


The beauty of nature is what has helped me survive it all...it is so peaceful and harmonious...*BIG HUGS*

*may our dreams ever be magical*

Marilyn
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since 1999-09-26
Posts 2621
Ontario, Canada
3 posted 2012-07-16 10:46 AM


People walking for exercise
Hurry along get distance in
Not slowing to give their minds rest
Forgetting nurture of spirit

I have to disagree with this stanza because I exercise and it is a cleansing experience. I may be running to get my blood pumping but I take in my surroundings while I do that. I also find it a very spiritual time...inner reflection.

Honeybunch
Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-29
Posts 7115
South Africa
4 posted 2012-07-16 03:46 PM


I'm certainly guilty of losing many years but, boy, did nature's beauty suddenly hit right where it should.  I'm not a runner but I understand from others that Marilyn's comment applies to many of them.  Enjoyable read with a message for those who were too busy like me to put aside the cares of the day.

Helen

jwesley
Member Rara Avis
since 2000-04-30
Posts 7563
Spring, Texas
5 posted 2012-07-16 04:43 PM


I've always believed most people, whatever they are doing, see but don't see.  So many times when with others, particularly when walking or 'tromping', I'm pointing out things practically in their faces, that they didn't see until then...

I think you've basically said the same thing here, especially in your stanza ...

"People walking for exercise
Hurry along get distance in
Not slowing to give their minds rest
Forgetting nurture of spirit"

Cool...

j.


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