Listen To My Heart
I’ve got the time and the notion too
but my mind says no, it’s quarter past two
listening to my mind limits my endeavors
I say I am the one who is clever.
Who is this clock that tells me it’s too late
time on my hands ok, but not on the slate
does my mind operate by the clock?
and does time present a bunch of crock?
I could take down the clock on the wall
and just pretend time is not there at all
but if I go outside time will be there
just can’t be alone anywhere.
now my heart begins to interfere
I know its concern and most sincere
but its I that has to decide
I must take conflicts in stride.
neither time or my mind will take hold
I need to set limits and be bold
block my ears from my inner voice
taking the clock down would be my choice.
my heart pleads not to make decisions
it tells me to reflect upon my visions
“what you see will be what you feel”
“then you will know what’s false or real”
time is now, the future has more time
so much to do I am getting behind
where time goes my mind gets lost
I can’t be foolish at all cost.
If I am late I will be docked
so I really do need to watch the clock
it’s a matter of time on my hands
I need to make better plans.
If time runs out and I’m late
my mind will take over and express hate
if I don’t listen to my heart
this senseless poem will come apart
Copyright © Douglas Pederson | Year Posted 2019
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