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12 minutes
What am I doing right now?
Am I lieing to myself
about the who why and how?
Whilst putting responsibility on the shelf?
In these 12 minutes till tomorrow
What have I done today?
and what can I give or borrow
before it all falls away?
It's in the past says the monkey
but it's in the present that we make a choice
So how can I make myself see
in the moment and raise my voice
8 minutes left to be squandered
or used in the best possible way.
I frequently go off and wonder
if I could have done better with my day.
I'm done now.
The last 7 minutes will all be in the past soon.
I'm done now.
Maybe in the future I'll think this me is a loon.
i often feel this way especially
When people can't see what I've done, then someone comes along out if the blue and reminds you and thanks you for so many things done, we don't often dont realise the multitude of small amazingly helpful deeds that change lives. I know that's not what the poem is about exactly, but thought it worth a mention as it is related for me. Great way to spend the dying minutes of a day! Cheers SS
Don't let any one shake your dream stars from your eyes, lest your soul Come away with them! -SS
"Well, it's love, but not as we know it."
Good thought!
I hadn't thought of anything that way except to take those moments for granted at times. When I get complimented out of the blue one day when the day has been rough it makes a big difference, no matter what the compliment really was. Thanks!
- Zachariah
thank you!
wow. i loved this! it makes me want to forget about the bad weeks i've had and focus on the good ones:) thank you!!
The Princess in Waiting
You're Welcome!!
I'm glad you like my poem! I'd love to check out yours!
- Zachariah
Nice work Zach, I've read
Nice work Zach, I've read quite a few of your poems and can see that you write personnal and unyielding truths. I dress my writings with imagery to buffer what you pen with open honesty. Keep writing, it's good for the soul, and it always helps us to see clearer and deal with life a bit easier.
Thank you so much.
Thank you! I try to write from my heart. Because often times it's the only way I can get out my frustration or loneliness. It's nice to know someone recognizes my effort. Thank you again.
- Zachariah