Do It With a Passion

If it's worth doing, do it with a passion.
Let go the uninspiring humdrum role
That fills your days, and never seek to ration
That which enchants and feeds your very soul.
The unforgiving pendulum of time,
Relentless, marking all your passing hours,
Knows in its rhythm when your stars align
And understanding, deeply felt, allows.
Memories carried on a summer breeze,
A scent that summons up a childhood gone,
A loving glance, dawn sunshine through the trees,
An unexpected tear, a winter morn,
The diamonds in the snow, the rubies red
Upon the holly, dark and stormy skies,
First signs of spring and brighter days ahead,
To be aware that in each small thing lies
A chance to ponder, analyse, explore,
To seek within your heart what these reveal
And, turning back the clock, your mind restore.
Seek what was lost, but was forever real,
As contemplation, primal love, compassion.
Re-set your stage, think not that it's a chore.
If it's worth doing, do it with a passion.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2017

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Kulkarni Avatar
September 9, 2019 at 3:26 PM
How true Peter! I loved the poem and the title, Do it with a Passion. Thanks for a great message!
Ashley Avatar
October 5, 2017 at 7:00 PM
A recipe for a happy life well-lived. An inspirational write that you wrote with a passion Peter. Well done and enjoyed! :)
Rees Avatar
October 6, 2017 at 4:53 AM
Many thanks for this comment Susan. I'm glad you enjoyed the poem.
Cresswell Avatar
October 3, 2017 at 12:18 PM
Halleluia chorus marching down my mind!!! This is a treasure, yes, yes, .yes. The advice is superb. Never give up on your bliss follow it where it leads. Going straight to my treasure box. This thought needs to be chopped up into fine bits and fed to babies in their pablum. Never, never tackle anything without passion.
Rees Avatar
October 3, 2017 at 1:53 PM
What a wonderful comment Patricia. Thank you.
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October 3, 2017 at 11:15 AM
Inspirational write with a great message..
Rees Avatar
October 3, 2017 at 11:54 AM
Thank you, my friend. Your words are much appreciated.
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