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Time Out

TIME OUT Today’s rat race is full Of obligations, And definitely riddled with Frustrations, We all have to multifunction to Keep up the pace, So that we do not, Have to lose face. Guilty of not spending Enough time, With a multitude of things, But this guilt in turn brings, A restlessness that is difficult To explain, A feeling of not having Accomplished or, of any gain. All we do 24/7 is rush, rush and More rush, Perhaps what we need is an Absolute flush, Not of any serious issues, just of Cleansing our racing brain, Of situations you know, do not Rest on your shoulders for blame, I felt this compulsion to cleanse myself Of not ever doing enough, Perhaps I should place more Trust in the Deity above, For surely He above all others knows How hard each of us tries, To leave a legacy to our children, Before, each of us dies. I hope and almost challenge, You all to do the same, Slow down, enjoy life Learn to enjoy its game, Living is not all about strife!

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Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 12/9/2018 12:16:00 PM

Hello jennifer, this is good advice for everyone. Have a nice day my friend.

Date: 11/19/2018 7:21:00 AM

Wow, its as if you wrote this poem just for me. So true that we rush about all the time and our minds are always active. Humans don't give themselves enough time to enjoy life. Well, you have given me something to think about...Thanks Jenny

Jennifer Proxenos
Date: 11/19/2018 10:14:00 AM

Thanks for your comment Kim, I'm just as guilty as you feel about time, and probably most of the world would agree with us! Its like humanity has been put into fast forward and cant find their way back! xoxo, Jennifer

Mike Hauser

Date: 11/10/2018 2:30:00 AM

Great food for thought!

Jennifer Proxenos
Date: 11/10/2018 3:20:00 AM

I was feeding my brain as I wrote it Mike! It helps so much when I put pen to paper and just let the words flow, until I feel my soul is satisfied. I sometimes feel it is the subconsciousness part of me that my pen writes with. Thank you for comment. Bet regards, Jennifer.

Gordon Mcconnell

Date: 11/9/2018 10:33:00 AM

Superb piece Jennifer, really hitting the nail on the head with this strong persuasive piece. There's no contentment at all these days everybody wants quick answers and quick food, in fact, everything quick. Have blessed day, Gordon

Jennifer Proxenos
Date: 11/9/2018 10:55:00 AM

Thank you Gordon, a very apt and lovely comment! Yes often when we ask one of our clients, and when do you want/require this person to commence(we have a personnel consultancy) their reply is, yesterday! Rush, rush and more rush! A blessed weekend to you too Gordon Jennifer.

Besma Riabi Dziri

Date: 11/9/2018 2:51:00 AM

Living is about thriving! Being and not doing! Though we cannot attain Being without doing! Absolutely, dear Jennifer, that guilt of not being good enough.. not doing enough.. "obligations", "losing face".. joining an infinite race.. giving no time to the mind to take its pace.. You have piercingly depicted our daze! We need unshakable Faith in God's Grace.. "Trust" in our very beliefs and stands.. trust shared with the souls we are related to.. unconditional Love.. Brilliant work! A FAV. Love.

Jennifer Proxenos
Date: 11/9/2018 5:19:00 AM

Besma, my dear friend, Thank-you for your complimentary comment - it certainly means a lot to me! There is a saying that we should stop and smell the roses - but we carry on regardless! Yes, God is the answer and by his grace everything will still get done and without any panic attacks, we must just take things in our stride! Love Jennifer.

Gershon Wolf

Date: 11/8/2018 3:33:00 PM

I like the analysis AND the solution. 100%! Oh, yes: I like the poem too! ~ Gershon

Jennifer Proxenos
Date: 11/8/2018 11:46:00 PM

Hi Gershon, It is exactly how I felt when I wrote it, funny how when you put your thoughts on paper you feel a whole lot better, and the solution comes to light! Thank you for you lovely comment. Best wishes , Jennifer.

Rico Leffanta

Date: 11/8/2018 12:08:00 PM

You certainly have your way with words! Well done! Aloha! Rico

Jennifer Proxenos
Date: 11/8/2018 12:16:00 PM

Thank-you Rico, I felt a huge, deep and urgent need to get those words down on paper! Yasou, Jennifer

Robyn Bloch

Date: 11/8/2018 10:32:00 AM

Best lines: Guilty of not spending Enough time, With a multitude of things, But this guilt in turn brings, A restlessness that is difficult To explain And: I felt this compulsion to cleanse myself Of not ever doing enough

Jennifer Proxenos
Date: 11/8/2018 11:41:00 AM

Your ideas, my words. Thank-you, you inspired me to write this poem. I felt lighter after I posted it last night. Congratulations my dear Robyn on graduating and receiving your Doctorate! Love, Jennifer

Mahtab Bangalee

Date: 11/8/2018 5:07:00 AM

Yes- I hope and almost challenge,You all to do the same, /// lovely poem

Jennifer Proxenos
Date: 11/8/2018 6:40:00 AM

Hi Mahtab my friend, Thank-you - the whole world needs to chill out - wars would not be fought and friendship and harmony would reign! Kind regards, Jennifer.

Tom Cunningham

Date: 11/8/2018 1:38:00 AM

Well said Jennifer, since I retired my stress levels have plummeted, no more deadlines, meetings and targets etc. Nowadays, its d.i.y, cycling in the countryside, watching T.V and of course writing and reading poetry, all at MY pace, I'm the boss now. Tom.

Jennifer Proxenos
Date: 11/8/2018 2:38:00 AM

Hi Tom I fully understand, Our obligations in life are so many that we go crazy sometimes trying to do what is always expected of us. Sorry, sent another reply as I could be standing on some toes! Best wishes Tom