In Days of Old

there once was a time
humans walked for a life time…
in their heads still do

© Harry J Horsman 2022
Copyright © | Year Posted 2022

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Tor Avatar
June 1, 2022 at 12:52 PM
So true Harry read the comments and loved all the interpretations given. Be blessed my friend.
Proxenos Avatar
May 26, 2022 at 10:15 PM
Healthier they were then, now its house to car to work, then children to school, pick up children, then supermarket and home. Whatever we need is on line which is so much more convenient, even home teaching is becoming more popular nowadays. We burden our minds, in the old days walked to post to post a letter, now send it by email. phone the local supermarket for our daily needs our bodies are getting useless and take the easy way out, but overly busy minds will kill us. Blessings Jennifer.
Deo Avatar
May 24, 2022 at 11:46 PM
Just so much fun both your senryu & comments ( Healthy!)
Dietrich Avatar
May 23, 2022 at 10:38 AM
so interesting, Harry!! Makes me think of kids doing virtual reality games instead of actually playing like kids did in the old days with their actual legs moving
Kendrick Avatar
May 23, 2022 at 3:54 AM
Sometimes we elderly do a lot in our heads and hearts, but the body won't cooperate. LOL..Enjoyed reading this one.
Rodrigues Avatar
May 22, 2022 at 3:17 PM
Yes…I think you’re right! We long to experience life and sometimes choose to pick up a book and walk that out.
Sands Avatar
May 22, 2022 at 11:36 AM
I love it Harry. Great one :) a fave !
Kannan Avatar
May 22, 2022 at 2:24 AM
That's right!!! Thought provoking senryu...
George Avatar
May 21, 2022 at 3:01 AM
Now people are hesitant to walk on foot and stay inert. But their heads are loaded with thoughts that leave them weary.
Rose  Avatar
May 21, 2022 at 2:49 AM
In my head I walk miles and miles each day, going to different places and living a separate way . Three lines that an be interpreted in so many ways. Have a blessed day, may your journey be a good one. :)
Ball Avatar
May 20, 2022 at 11:35 AM
I remember those times. Today most don't want to have to walk to the corner mailbox. Good write Harry. God Bless, JB
Cunningham Avatar
May 20, 2022 at 1:53 AM
Interesting thought Harry. Tom
Buhagiar Avatar
May 20, 2022 at 1:40 AM
Maybe that's why there are so many accidents :)
Allison Avatar
May 19, 2022 at 11:46 PM
thought provoking piece Harry, hugs Jan xx
Situation Avatar
May 19, 2022 at 7:44 PM
No, Cyborgs haven't come yet. But if Elon Musk has his way? worthy of a comment a poem that ask a question.
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