Mind and Body

If you feel bewildered
And out of touch
And you think your blessings
Do not amount to much

Take a sheet of paper,
And take time out to write
As your list grows longer
It will fill you with delight

It will give the assurance,
And comfort that you need
It shows your endurance
The more of the list you read

It is natural to feel bewildered,
And need a crutch as we age
You feel trapped in your body
Like a bird in a cage.

If you sit quietly,
Many memories you'll see
The doors of your mind will open
To enable you to run free
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

Poem

Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem. Negative comments will result your account being banned.

Please Login to post a comment

Edmonds  Avatar
February 22, 2023 at 6:39 PM
Lovely Shirley, to run free is a blessing and no one could disagree… Belle
Hawkins Avatar
February 23, 2023 at 2:19 AM
Thank you, Belle
Wolf Avatar
February 20, 2023 at 8:04 PM
Great idea! Great suggestion! Keep smiling, my friend! :) gw
Hawkins Avatar
February 23, 2023 at 2:19 AM
You too, Gershon
Buhagiar Avatar
February 20, 2023 at 1:34 AM
Great thoughts. As we grow older we find ourselves in that cage.
Hawkins Avatar
February 23, 2023 at 2:20 AM
We sure do, VIctor
Meadows Avatar
February 19, 2023 at 10:57 PM
A lovely poem. Well written.
Hawkins Avatar
February 23, 2023 at 2:21 AM
Thank you, Jeanette. I appreciate your comments very much. Take care, Shirley
M  Avatar
February 19, 2023 at 5:13 PM
Oh Shirley what a beautiful poem ….l just love those last two lines…..Are you running free my lovely friend? Debx
Get a Premium Membership
Turn off ads, get more exposure for your poetry, and get more features with a Premium Membership.
Book: Diverse Voices: The Poetry of Human Rights and the Pursuit of Peace