Judy Ball Poet Quatrain

Stressed

STRESSED

Sometimes when things begin to close in,
I'd like to sit down and chill out,
Find someplace to just get away,
And refigure what life's all about.

Sometimes it seems life's too full of demands,
My talents are spread way too thin.
There aren't enough hours to be found found in one day,
My duties begin but don't end.

Life cannot be just all work and no play,
Our youth is gone way too soon.
Think I'll start chilln' out before it's too late,
Learn to sing me a brand new tune.

It's good to know duty and good to know fun,
And when each begins and when ends.
One must learn life is filled with both duty and fun.
Learn to organize so it all blends.

                                                            Judy Ball

If you burn the candle at both ends you run out of candle too fast.

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Ralph Taylor July 20, 2011 at 8:02 AM Great piece, Judy. Something to think about. Excellent. Nice going. xxxRalph Judy Ball July 20, 2011 at 8:57 AM Thank you so much Ralph. Glad you liked it. God Bless. JB

Robert A. Dufresne July 20, 2011 at 5:48 AM Strange but I was talking to my wife about this (or rather she was filling me in on the importance of balance in life and then immediately after , I read this poem. Cool eh Judy? but to be balanced ..I must go to work now , : ) Judy Ball July 20, 2011 at 8:58 AM Thanks so much for stopping by my friend. Have a great day. God Bless, JB

Elizabeth Wesley July 18, 2011 at 5:22 PM Judy, a wonderful verse on the problem of wearing out. Solution is valid.:) Judy Ball July 18, 2011 at 9:55 PM Thank you so much for stopping by and such kind words. Glad you liked it. God Bless, JB

Andrea Dietrich July 18, 2011 at 11:24 AM I mostly have fun and even THAT is stressing me out apparently because my back is a mess. hahaha. Good poem, Judy! Judy Ball July 18, 2011 at 10:13 PM Sorry to hear about your back. I know how that can hurt. Just takes it all out of you huh. \Thanks so much for stopping by. Glad you enjoyed this. God Bless, JB

Jack Horne July 18, 2011 at 8:44 AM Yes, indeed, my friend. A lovely write on winding down and taking time to enjoy life Judy Ball July 18, 2011 at 8:49 AM Thanks so much my friend. Glad you liked it. God Bless,\JB

Phyllis Babcock July 18, 2011 at 7:07 AM I agree that many of us get so stressed by burning the candle at both ends. I think as I grow older I have learned more about trying to have fun in life. Days are short and never seem to have enough time so your poem gives us great advice. God Bless phyl

Carol Sunshine Brown July 18, 2011 at 5:07 AM What a blessing we have in PoetrySoup. A place to come to write and read and make new friends along the ink trail. I am wishing you a day full of inspiration. I enjoyed reading your poetry today and hope to read many more written by you in the future Judy. Love, Carol Judy Ball July 18, 2011 at 6:31 AM Carol you always have the nicest things to say. I think our blesing is haing people like you to brighten our days. Looking forward to reading you today too. God Bless, JB

Zzzzz Zzzzz July 18, 2011 at 3:15 AM True words. In these fast times (and moving ever faster) we need to take stock, and make time for ourselves--at least a little. A good write. Love, Robert. Judy Ball July 18, 2011 at 6:32 AM Thank you so much Robet. Glad you liked it. Have a super day. God Bless, JB

Anthony O. Mitchell Jr. July 18, 2011 at 2:42 AM I absolutely have to agree with you on this one. God bless! Judy Ball July 18, 2011 at 6:34 AM Thank you so much Anthony. Glad you liked it. Have a great day. God Bless, JB

Doris Culverhouse July 17, 2011 at 6:25 PM yep....put the fire out and trim that wick. Judy Ball July 17, 2011 at 7:08 PM Thanks so much Doris. God Bless, JB