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ivordavies
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since 2007-01-10

Posts 739
Chester, England

0 posted 2007-02-01 01:32 PM

Just a Little More

With age my spirit’s settled down and takes things in it’s stride,
That’s not to say it doesn’t soar, and treasure every ride.
It’s just more careful flying kites when there’s no wind about,
For time has taught it better ways and not to scream and shout.

For years I chased my every dream, though most of them came true
There’s still a lot I’ve got to learn and more I want to do.
But now I look with different eyes at everything in sight,
There’s things that any way I try, I never could get right.

To look at what’s achievable, then do a little more,
Is better far than climbing high, to fall back on the floor.
I set my sights on things I feel I just ‘may not’ achieve,
And find I often manage these, then new tasks I’ll conceive.

My spirit’s settled down with age, but hasn’t gone to sleep,
It’s learned that gentle stretching is a better way to reap
The things I’ve always wanted and the goals for which I’ve aimed,
Than reaching out to catch the moon to find I’ve nothing gained.

So just because I now stretch out for things far nearer earth,
It doesn’t mean that new ideas will never see their birth.
I’ve climbed my highest mountains and I’ve swam in stormy seas,
But now I’ve found a better way to give me all I please.

I measure out the distance, then just add a little more,
It’s all the ‘little’ things we gain make life worth living for.
And when you are successful, then I think that you’ll agree,
You do not need to rule the world to keep your spirit free.

Ivor G Davies

The moment created this second, is a moment that's going to last.
It lives the full spectrum of time, the future, the present and past.

passing shadows
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1 posted 2007-02-01 01:57 PM

I do love your style!

Martie

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2 posted 2007-02-01 02:09 PM

ivor.....such wise words so lovingly attached to the page...very much enjoyed!

Fairplay
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since 2007-01-15

Posts 222
England

3 posted 2007-02-01 07:39 PM

This reminds me of a sign often seen hanging in garages where the mechanics know they are being put under too much pressure

The impossible we do straight away
Miracles take a little longer

Don’t put limits on your wants
Or even on your dreams
For even though the Army said
No room here for queens
In every young soldier pocket
Maybe a field marshals baton
We found it was just a stick
One with a big Top Hat on

Don’t listen to gossip at all
Of course they were being crass
When the truth came out in full
It was always up their ass
If you want something go get it
Little Willy can live out his dream
Aim Top you learn as a salesman
Even if you’re not a queen

ivordavies
Senior Member

since 2007-01-10

Posts 739
Chester, England

4 posted 2007-02-21 08:45 PM

Thanks,

I always enjoy 'just a little more' in the way of compliments for my poetry, keeps me writing!

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