Ann Gilmour Poet Rhyme

Familiarity Can Breed Contempt

Having been on my own 
for the past ten years 
I suppose I am set in my ways
If I’ve no planned routine
at the start of each day
I just come and I go as I may

Awaking each morn just before dawn
I can go where my mood may take me
Disliking routine I meander free 
to come and to go as I please
For now there is no one here except me
with my very own idiosyncrasies

Generally I enjoy my own company 
Though from time to time
seeing friends and family
is such an enjoyable treat for me
But to have someone 
permanently under my roof
It would drive me insane 
send my soul in a whirl
as slowly my mind 
and my body unfurl

At this juncture in life 
I want peace and tranquillity 
No hassle 
No stress 
No irritability

So when I have guests
I pull out all my best
Spoiling them rotten
as we laugh and we jest
But as the days pass 
and our moods start to show
It is time to bid farewell
It is time for them to go
Or frustrations 
raise their ugly head
and we may say things 
we should not have said

So as the old adage suggests 
Familiarity can breed contempt
and living too long 
with family and friends
is how a good relationship
may come to an end…

Written 14th September 2019

Contest Strand Select U
Sponsor Brian Strand 
3rd Place

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Brenda Chiri February 20, 2020 at 3:18 AM Ann congrats on a wonderful win!:) Ann Gilmour February 20, 2020 at 3:20 AM Thank you dear Brenda I appreciate your visit. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Swetha Vangaveti September 16, 2019 at 8:43 AM When I read your poem, I thought "Hey that's how I exactly feel!!" I have always felt this but have never thought of penning. You did it. I loved it. :) Ann Gilmour September 18, 2019 at 3:50 PM Thank you Swetha for your lovely comments and visit. How nice to meet you and so glad you enjoyed my poem. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Heidi Sands September 14, 2019 at 1:51 PM Well expressed Ann! I understand what it is like to live alone and have the space and peace. Also, the pleasure of visiting with others. :) Ann Gilmour September 14, 2019 at 1:57 PM Thank you Heidi, how lovely to hear from you and yes I certainly do need that space and peace, otherwise I just could not function. When my dear husband was alive we had different pursuits, which meant we spent some time apart, and I think this was good for us both, as we were happily married for 41 years, before cancer took him too soon. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Panagiota Romios September 14, 2019 at 11:38 AM What a delightful poem that I can relate to in everyline! At last, I found a Poet-Sister. I adore your frank honesty with a Passion. This kind of poetry, honestly moves me. It is a poem with a beating, human heart. I can hear it and feel it. A FAV. Much love, Panagiotaxxxx Ann Gilmour September 14, 2019 at 1:05 PM Ohhhhh dear Panagiota my Poet--Sister, how lovely that sounds. I always feel the same about your poems dear friend, as you bare your soul in everything you write and they too are filled with such passion! Thank you so much for the FAV . With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Vijay Pandit September 14, 2019 at 11:05 AM I think so many can relate to the message of your poem, Ann..we are all set in our own ways..while we enjoy visits, there's always a limit. A special talent it takes to write such a long poem in rhyme..well done, friend. Ann Gilmour September 14, 2019 at 12:59 PM Thank you dear Vijay, yes there certainly is a limit, however much you love your family and friends, and I do crave time alone, when I can escape into my own little world. I have been sitting gazing at the sea which is utterly mesmerising and has calmed my soul. I am so lucky to live close by and it always calms me and fills me with awe. Thank you so much for your lovely comments. With kindest thoughts Ann xx