Maurice Yvonne Poet Free verse

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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.

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Carrie Richards September 15, 2014 at 12:47 PM Such positivity is catching !! Love your attitude !! :)

Paul Callus September 15, 2014 at 11:14 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

Casarah Nance September 15, 2014 at 7:58 AM Wonderful, in the end it is the people and love that make the world complete. a sweet poem deserving of hugs xxx

Ma Yaseen September 15, 2014 at 6:25 AM your poem reflect a great poet, concise in words but limitless in thoughts... beautifully written... the image is also too good. god bless

Jan Allison September 15, 2014 at 1:24 AM I often think the pictures detract from the poetry - this is perfect! wonderful wise words i particularly like the final stanza :-) hugs Jan

Andrea Dietrich September 14, 2014 at 11:19 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!!

Nette Onclaud September 14, 2014 at 8:57 PM i like the sheer honesty of this write... may you live well and love more,maurice... great stuff!.. huggs

Barbara Gorelick September 14, 2014 at 8:36 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...