A more simple life

My spirt is restless as the nite.

My body is tired, and worn.

I yearn for a simple less hectic life.

Free from everyday survival and strife.

I'll lay my weary self down again tonight

like so many times before and dream.

For this is as close as this humble person will

ever get to a simplier life, it seems.

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De (It takes a pillage to raze a village.) M. Apr 21, 2008, 1:02am UTC

I feel like that a lot of the time. When do I get a minute for myself? When can I rest?

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Lawrence U. Apr 21, 2008, 3:30am UTC

Lovely poem, Dee! Take time out and enjoy the simple pleasures of life. :)

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sheila ~the hapless housewife~ j. Apr 21, 2008, 6:27am UTC

I can identify with this one!

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William Dotani Apr 21, 2008, 10:48am UTC

The theme of yearning in your poem is well shown in the gently flowing verse and time chronology. I often share your feelings.

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dee b. Apr 21, 2008, 10:30pm UTC

Thank you all for your comments. This was written atune to the way I had been feeling, for some time now. Where most are generally wishing they could win the lottery to make all thier dreams come true, I pine for nothing more, than life being less complex, with time to relax and actually enjoy the fruit of my labor.

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Victoria W. May 3, 2008, 5:48pm UTC

Amen.

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Nurse Nancy S. Jun 1, 2008, 9:23pm UTC

Well spoken

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Wanda H. Jun 3, 2008, 9:07pm UTC

I know from where you speak and life is beginning to be that way for me. Less stress, more time to.... simply be. Be still. Be aware. Be at peace.

Good poem to express those feelings.

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Angela M. Jul 8, 2008, 2:56am UTC

dropping by to leave you a 10, have a great Tuesday

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