Pam Deremer Poet I do not know?

Slow Down

Faster and faster the world goes by...

Have you ever stopped to wonder why?

Everything is faster...

Faster cars...faster boats...

maybe this is just a twisted joke.

I looked in the mirror and what did I see...

sagging skin where none use to be.

I need to slow down...

but where do I start?

Maybe I could put my plan on a chart.

It will include steps to slow myself down...

cause I'm tired of my smile turning into a frown.

I got in my car and drove to the beach...there stood in the sand...

the water just out of my reach.

I smelled the fresh air...then slowly closed my eyes...

boy was I in for one big surprise!

My muscles slowly relaxed...my eyes opened up wide...

my breath became deeper...as I laughed till I cried.

Something just as simple as going outside...can make a big difference...

so give it a try!


                                    P.R. Deremer

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Harry Horsman August 11, 2021 at 6:31 PM This is so heartfelt Pam, and i'm sure you are right, Love the message here. Pam Deremer August 22, 2021 at 11:10 AM Thank you for your comment.

Kim Rodrigues August 7, 2021 at 4:28 AM Really it is quite profound and my mom shared this with me when I had little kids. Just getting out for a few minutes can do you a world of good! Like!! Pam Deremer August 8, 2021 at 10:02 AM Thank you for your comment.

Mystic Rose Rose August 7, 2021 at 4:06 AM Ah, I really was touched by your introspective write. So much feeling went into this, I loved every word. I can relate to this one very much, Thankyou for stopping by, I hope to read more of your poetry , have a wonderful day, don't lose your sense of wander, or wonder , Much love. xo Pam Deremer August 8, 2021 at 10:01 AM Thank you for your very nice comment !

Evelyn Judy Buehler August 6, 2021 at 9:01 PM Modern life is pretty fast paced. We just have to remember to slow down once in a while. Well done! :) Pam Deremer August 8, 2021 at 9:59 AM Thank you for your very nice comment.

Sotto Poet August 6, 2021 at 8:10 PM Very well penned Poem; indeed, everything is getting faster when we tend to slow down. Appreciate your visit to my page. Best wishes Pam Deremer August 6, 2021 at 8:23 PM Thank you for your comment.