Otherwise

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Haphazardly, in the process of finding ourselves,

we can still get lost, become self-complacent.

Becoming far too consumed on one focal point

that we are more like some horse with blinders

just plodding along- while in our mind

believing we’ve just finally hit our stride

and more important, way out in front of everyone else.

Never even noticing we are the only ones in a race

and missing life and all the scenery along the way.

There is something to be said of an old adage,

of stopping to appreciate the roses along the way.

I’d prefer to be a horse in some pastoral setting,

roaming mountainous green meadows- unencumbered

than some cosmopolitan rat chasing…toxic crumbs.

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I like to steal your breath as you stutter to whisper the word beautiful after reading. I'm a poetic writer, an aberrational one of sorts. I don't write for the world seeking conformity to a style or some label of free expression, I permit my heart to whisper, while I serve as it stenographer and publisher. I'm honored my readers serve as its witnesses. What you may infer from this site; my hearts process or what it has to say, is strictly up to you to decide for yourself. I do appreciate comments in whatever degree of appreciation or criticism others feel the need to leave behind. I hope to respond in kind to them with a thank you openly or in a private conversation. Feel free to contact me if you so wish. View all posts by Poet of the Light

Published January 26, 2019

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Ashleyhouck says:

January 26, 2019 at 6:16 am

This is so true. I feel like I too rush through life without enjoying the scenery. We all need to slow down and enjoy every minute.

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1. Poet of the Light says:
  
  January 26, 2019 at 6:18 am
  
  Yes, and the pleasurable people we can share them with.
  
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  1. Ashleyhouck says:
    
    January 26, 2019 at 6:20 am
    
    Yes. So true.
    
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Janet says:

January 26, 2019 at 7:40 am

Hmmm… were you writing about me?? 😉 Love this.

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1. Poet of the Light says:
  
  January 26, 2019 at 7:51 am
  
  Thank you and ummm maybe? lol
  
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a.mermaid'spen_ says:

January 26, 2019 at 8:29 am

Wow.
Beautiful.

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1. Poet of the Light says:
  
  January 26, 2019 at 12:33 pm
  
  Thank you my friend…
  
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Salman Wani says:

January 26, 2019 at 10:52 am

Great…..

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HarleyQ2 says:

January 26, 2019 at 2:19 pm

I am working my way – too slowly for my liking – towards the horse in the meadow.

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1. Poet of the Light says:
  
  January 26, 2019 at 11:20 pm
  
  Knowing your intended direction would seem to be half the battle. Look forward to seeing your arrival.
  
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  1. HarleyQ2 says:
    
    January 27, 2019 at 9:19 am
    
    😌 it should be an interesting journey
    
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