Notes About The Poem

Sometimes you have to make time for you.

Time For Me

Busy me, the time is rare,
When I can make myself aware,
To take a breath in this lagoon,
And finding time that’s opportune,
Even the little I can spare,

I swim around from place to place,
Fast I go, as if to race.
Sometimes I am not aware,
Of when I should come up for air,
And go unto a slower pace.

Getting out so not to prune,
I should not enter back so soon,
As heavy as the stress can be,
And I think those would agree,
That even I am not immune.

So I don’t drift on out to sea,
I must think it consciously,
And if I find that is the case,
All the ways I will embrace,
The times for me to be with me.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2021

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Maxwell Avatar
August 2, 2021 at 5:49 PM
Thanks so much for your comments everybody!
Goldsmith Avatar
July 17, 2021 at 10:18 AM
A magical write just like time. Where does it all go??? Have a blessed day writing away.
Kulkarni Avatar
July 15, 2021 at 1:28 PM
You are absolutely right, being aware of the day-today duties and finding time for ourselves take us to another level of happiness. Well written words!
Spence Sr Avatar
July 15, 2021 at 10:49 AM
Congratulations, and excellent post, JD. I love the flow of the words and the impact of the message. The informative nature of the poem is great. The descriptive excellence sends terrific images. The theme of Tine, stands out, is right on point and the tone and tenor move the poem along with much grace. Great job! Have a fantastic day, and God's richest grace and blessings to you always. –Professor, Ambassador, Dr. Joseph S. Spence Sr. (Epulaeryu Master)!
Duncan Avatar
July 15, 2021 at 8:55 AM
I love this poem!
Buhagiar Avatar
July 14, 2021 at 9:46 PM
I too have a program for the day. Sometimes something else crops up and I'll have to extend my working day.
Nicole Avatar
July 14, 2021 at 6:56 PM
*Sometimes you have to make time for you* I completely agree. Moments move at lightening speed, and it seems we are unable to run at the same pace. It's nice drifting in the wind, every now and then. This is beautiful in every way. :) Brandy
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