Live Like How You Want It

I don't dream about someone rescues me
I don't believe in who rescues whom
I believe life is what you make it
What is life anyway?
Life is doing what you want when you want it
Life is going after what you want and always get it
It's a balancing act
You don't want to do too much of one thing and not the other
It's paying attention to the ones you deem important and not so much 
with the others
It's doing what makes you happy
Whether it's helping someone or write a poem
Doing what you enjoy is important
Now don't go about having sex all night haha
If that's what makes you happy, who cares?
It's about tomorrow but have it today
Don't wait till tomorrow
It's live like how you want it
Don't let anyone say you can't have it
No one makes the rule for you
You make your own rules
It's being true to yourself 
Whether it's a feeling, a statement, thought
Don't deny it
The minute you deny it 
You will see it will come back in another way and tear you apart
So let it out
Deal with it
Go on
Life is so worth living 
Striving for 
The one you are waiting for 
is waiting for you
Come to it 
With open arms
Embrace it
Take it all in
Go on my friend
Life is whoa
Surprise you
Aren't you glad it comes to you
Abundantly and without reservation?
You shouldn't be too
No reservation okay? 
Say it


Inspired by reading Dave Wood's "Bicycle" and "Lucky Girl" poems.  Don't be too proud, Dave :)
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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Dome Avatar
July 30, 2014 at 4:00 PM
A wonderful write so many words of wisdom. well done. Take care Pete.
Harrell Avatar
July 30, 2014 at 4:18 PM
Thanks, Pete. So nice of you :)
Palmer Avatar
July 30, 2014 at 6:55 AM
wonderful write Toquyen,enjoyed your wonderful words
Harrell Avatar
July 30, 2014 at 12:24 PM
Thanks, Richard. Glad to hear from you :)
Andresen Avatar
July 29, 2014 at 6:52 AM
- Happiness is not a destination .... it is a way of your life - Wise words in a very well written poem, Toquyen !!!! - oxox // Anne-Lise :)
Harrell Avatar
July 29, 2014 at 7:08 AM
Thanks, Anne-Lise. Yes!
Smith Avatar
July 28, 2014 at 11:43 PM
Whew thought it was going to be about me :)
Harrell Avatar
July 29, 2014 at 6:14 AM
Haha, you are letting it get to your head :)
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