Lewis Raynes Poet Quatrain

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Often, in this day and age, we all seem attached (overly attached) and dependent to devices and gadgets and things. Once upon a time humans had to "survive" without these things. Maybe, people in the past were a lot more independent and free than modern people.

Independent Man

Sometimes things work, sometimes they don’t, 
And that is perfectly fine,
Actually, come to think about it, when they don’t,
Maybe it’s just a sign

That I need to get up and leave the comfort, 
Of things that I’m alongside,
Instead, to go out and experience all of the new, 
Release the “me” that’s inside

Wanting to explore, discover, and invent the
Creations that do what I want,
I think this’ll leave me fulfilled and assured,
Leave me feeling way more confident

About not subserving to the gadgets I have, 
To live with an alternate plan,
A plan of being able to make my own things, 
Of being an autonomous man.

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Freddie Robinson Jr. July 6, 2017 at 10:25 AM I agree w/Edward. A great write w/many thought provoking things to ponder, Lewis. You are a master poet, no doubt about it. Excellent poetry. Love and joy always. Lewis Raynes July 6, 2017 at 8:12 PM Thanks Freddie, so many things in this current world to ponder, advancement at what cost, thanks.

Edward Mccall July 6, 2017 at 9:49 AM Again so true Louis people have become too dependent on their gadgets. As I write this comment on a smart phone anyway great write I love the last line. Lewis Raynes July 6, 2017 at 8:11 PM Yep, change always happens, but the last few years change has been at a million miles per hour, thanks Edward.

Daniel Turner July 5, 2017 at 10:08 AM Wow, Lewis. This is a great write! Great topic! Lewis Raynes July 5, 2017 at 8:52 PM Thanks Daniel

Joanna Daniel July 5, 2017 at 1:18 AM Hmmm, maybe you are right here, Lewis:) I remember when we had floods the year before last and power connection was cut off, all of us went back to those good old days, with candles, board games, etc..:) Lewis Raynes July 5, 2017 at 8:51 PM How easy it is just to enjoy others company, lovely comment Jo, thanks.