Margarita Lillico Poet Rhyme

More Often I Would Pause

When I am gone, I will regret expended time 
I wasted lavishly on matters less sublime. 

For too long I have been in constant motion til 
Inveterate blindfold broke loose and let me see -
World's stunning grandeur worth admiring lies standstill
In unsurpassed, bold and primal state of carefree. 

I should've paused for a second, for a minute, 
Upon majestic statue of the mountain peak, 
A mud puddle after rain with sun ray in it, 
A silent snowflake wafting chilly on my cheek. 

I should've lent my helping hand to many more, 
The poor and wretched among us predominate, 
Sweeter reward is to care than to be cared for - 
Late learnt lesson, whether acquired or innate. 

I should've called you every day because I could, 
Held you tight and tender in intimate embrace. 
Walking the earth seemed as a privilege for good, 
Along the sacred myth of ever lasting days. 

If I could only take it back for better cause - 
To lavishly admire - more often I would pause. 

January 23, 2023 

Contest: Poetry Marathon 
Sponsor: Mark Toney

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Gordon Mcconnell January 24, 2023 at 8:37 AM Such a lovely pen Margarita, with thoughts that makes one ponder of how we need to pause in life and enjoy the moment of the present time. I must follow you on PS as you're poetry is so lovely and thought-provoking. Hope you're having a lovely day in Canada, blessings always, Gordon Margarita Lillico January 25, 2023 at 1:56 PM Thank you Gordon, snowing and blowing here. By the time you blossom there our snow will hopefully begin to melt:) M.