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The Shape of Things To Come

As I age,

I care less for what is material,
I gravitate towards the intangible.

I am thankful for those true about me,
I count the simple as my blessings.

I give more room and understanding,
I take less because I need less.

People first,
and all the love I can muster.

Copyright © Maurice Yvonne | Year Posted 2014

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Carrie Richards Date: 9/15/2014 12:47:00 PM Such positivity is catching !! Love your attitude !! :) Login to Reply

Paul Callus Date: 9/15/2014 11:14:00 AM I love these thoughts for I too can relate to them; age and experience help us to mature and learn what really is important in life. Excellent write and message. // paul Login to Reply

Casarah Nance Date: 9/15/2014 7:58:00 AM Wonderful, in the end it is the people and love that make the world complete. a sweet poem deserving of hugs xxx Login to Reply

Ma Yaseen Date: 9/15/2014 6:25:00 AM your poem reflect a great poet, concise in words but limitless in thoughts... beautifully written... the image is also too good. god bless Login to Reply

Jan Allison Date: 9/15/2014 1:24:00 AM I often think the pictures detract from the poetry - this is perfect! wonderful wise words i particularly like the final stanza :-) hugs Jan Login to Reply

Andrea Dietrich Date: 9/14/2014 11:19:00 PM gosh, that last line packs a wallop. I love how you put so much meaning into a short and simple poem like this. That is the mark of a GREAT writer!! Login to Reply

Nette Onclaud Date: 9/14/2014 8:57:00 PM i like the sheer honesty of this write... may you live well and love more,maurice... great stuff!.. huggs Login to Reply

Barbara Gorelick Date: 9/14/2014 8:36:00 PM Absolutely charming...perhaps "simple things"...you are a good, good poet, we are glad to have you hear on the soup. BG BTW..feel free to critique me at any time. I need all the help I can get... Login to Reply