Ann Gilmour Poet Rhyme

Oodles of Odes

I seem to be a poet
Though I didn’t even know it
As for years I’ve written oodles of odes
When an idea doth inspire me 
I need to write it swiftly 
If left inside my head it just explodes

I witness each and every morn
The rising of the Sun
Filled with expectations 
Of adventures yet to come
I walk along the promenade 
Towards the Golden Pier
As I feel so very lucky that I am living here

I pause and breathe in deeply 
I inhale the fresh sea air
Watching waves creep gently up the beach
And often as I witness 
This gentle ebb and flow
It draws away my worries 
I am able to let go
For as the tide recedes
I'm surrounded by tranquillity
Ready for another day 
I’m full of positivity

There is really nothing better 
As I witness Nature's marvels
In spring the golden daffodils
Autumn colours in the fall
They do not cost a penny
And are free for one and all

Yet sadly there are many 
Who will miss these wondrous scenes
For they never lift their eyes up 
Forever focused on their screens
And then one day they get the call
So sad that they have missed it all

So I shout aloud from roof tops 
“Will you open up your eyes”
If you look up 
You will behold
A magical surprise

So put down all your phones 
It’s time to “Smell the Roses”
Before that fatal day arrives 
When your body decomposes

Written after seeing so many people of all ages staring at their screens – 26.09.17

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Gordon Mcconnell October 7, 2018 at 11:19 AM A real awakening piece Ann, it's so very true the people that seemed wrapped up in their little world of no tech gadgets. A real good write with good rhyme and flow. Blessings,Gordon Ann Gilmour October 8, 2018 at 1:24 AM Morning Gordon, many thanks for your comments. It always amazes me when people walk along with their heads down, as they text or scroll through their screens, apart from missing so much, how do they manage not to bump into things? it's crazy haha Ann x

Caren Krutsinger October 7, 2018 at 8:15 AM Ann I agree completely. A walk in nature uplifts and rejuvenates me like no screen time could ever do! Ann Gilmour October 7, 2018 at 9:33 AM Thanks Caren, so good to hear your comments. I have just returned from a walk by the sea and it looks so beautiful as always. At the moment we are experiencing lovely sunny weather, said to continue through the week ahead, always a bonus as autumn approaches. I hope the sun is shining down on you too Caren. Ann x