David Smith Poet Light Verse

Get Off Your Hobby Horse

My hobby horse is not getting much exercise now, 
As now is not the time to lament, 
But to pick up that garden implement, 
And show some real intent.

Or find another hobby that is more your style,
To reduce the stress for a while,
Even a bit of whittling can make one less vile,
As you should produce less bile.

Your hobby horse won't mind,
If you take time, to unwind, 
As you will be no good to it, 
Out of your mind,
Having forgotten how to be kind.

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Jennifer Proxenos September 5, 2020 at 12:50 AM One can spend too much time on their hobbies as I do with my poetry and I presume you do with your stamps. I sometimes feel selfish, because during the day hubby and i Work for our business and evenings I do poetry. Perhaps it is time to give my hobby horse a break also! Hugs and blessings, Jennifer. David Smith September 5, 2020 at 3:35 AM I was referring to obsessiveness often with a particular cause and turning it into a hobby - hobby horse is kiwi slang for this but we can also shut everything out with any hobby. I am fortunate to be semi-retired so can divide time better although it would be easy to give all my time to our grandson if I had no other interests. Thank you for lovely reply David