FRIDAY WRITINGS Magaly suggested we find something old and give it new life. I found this golden oldie from my days as a lady executive longing for some peace and quiet. Now I'm on the other side, having the time to savor I longed for all that time ago. There seems little that needs to be changed! It's a nice reminder of how I looked forward to these quiet times....a peek at the me who used to be! I'm sending good wishes to Magaly for a quick recovery!
As I speed along the highway
In the usual morning race
My thoughts turn back to other times
When life had a slower pace
When there was time for dreaming
And wriggling my toes in the mud
And close examination
Of each leaf and flower and bud.
For listening to autumn breezes
As they rustled through fields of grain
And for smelling the wondrous fresh bouquet
Of a late spring evening rain
For idling under a shade tree
When no one knew where I was
And studying the intricate mechanics
Of what makes bumblebees buzz.
For listening to trills of songbirds
As they flit from tree to tree
While I looked for four-leaf clovers
In grass like a great green sea.
It seems now my days are so busy
These pleasures are things of the past
I try to find time for dreaming
But life races by too fast
I think of the time when I’m older,
With time on my hands again.
How I’ll treasure those special moments
Much moreso than I did then.
For God in his infinite wisdom
Has bestowed a very great favor
What in youth we take for granted
In old age we have time to savor.
Sometimes I wonder if it's my attention span that is shot. Going out to see the tulips, thanks to this.
ReplyDeleteMy lazy corgi is a wonderful partner to help me slow down and appreciate the beauty of the day. He'll just lay down in the middle of a walk and I can either be grumpy or sit next to him and appreciate what's around me.
ReplyDeleteFollow his lead!
ReplyDeleteI love this poem! And how delightful that you not only have time now to savour such delights but the wisdom to make sure you do so.
ReplyDeleteHi Bev, I thought you had already retired. The time is wonderful then but still you might need more. I've been retired 21 years, Mrs. Jim 23. Every day is like Saturday except the businesses are all open.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your drive, that was radio or audio book for me.
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As Magaly suggested, Jim, it's an old poem revisited, written when I was still working and traveling. I did retire in 1999...and I've been savoring ever since!!!
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ReplyDeleteIn old age we have time to savor."
Wise words Bev.
Thanks for dropping by my blog.
Have a blessed weekend
Much💜love
I try to find time for dreaming
ReplyDeleteBut life races by too fast... even after slowing down the pace of my life, it seems like it is rushing by... so important to not take time for granted.
The rhyme in this beautiful poem is impressive. Now pat yourself on the back....you survived the workplace and now you have time to reflect and write.
ReplyDeleteThis is gorgeous, Bev … when first you composed it ~~ today.
ReplyDeleteHere's to you savoring every moment. Cheers!
ReplyDeleteAlways enjoy your poetry and rhymes, a delight to read.
ReplyDeleteWhat you said is so true :"What in youth we take for granted
In old age we have time to savor."
I have wasted a lot of time in my youth, had no time to do my things when working, and now retired, finding time to do the things i missed. :)
"In old age we have time to savor" Yes, lovely thought
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