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Modern Life

Lie down and rest my friend,
take off thy weary head, pull
on the hand brake of society,
and give the world a chance,
a glorious chance to understand you!

© Harry J Horsman  1991

confusiondepressionpeacephilosophyupliftingfree verse

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Toquyen Harrell

November 7, 2012 at 1:42 PM

I like it! So awesome, Harry. Yes, give the world a chance to understand you. Lovely and comforting :) Love ya, Toquyen

Andrea Dietrich

September 11, 2012 at 10:03 PM

oh, my, I thought i'd found all your poetry on that next to last page. But here is a shortie one I missed. This is one full of wisdom for modern day man. by the way, did you get my friend request at your site? I think I sent it to you, but I just can't be sure.

Brian Strand

June 10, 2010 at 1:02 AM

Wise words Harry.Rgds Brian

Constance La France

June 9, 2010 at 9:22 AM

I love this poem, we should all take time to rest, to stop and give the world a chance... you have penned a wonderful poem... and this poem rates a 7 for me... love constance

Linda-Marie Sweetheart

June 8, 2010 at 9:55 PM

Interesting aspect of modern life Harry and one I enjoyed... like the clean lines and easy language to communicate your message... glad u enjoyed my poetry also... hope the contest judges feel the same and receive the messages too.. with luv from the "Sweetheart"