Did you laugh today? (Love poem#2)

love poem 2

 

Did you laugh today?
did you give the sky a wave?
did you watch the sunset
 with a child-like gaze?

Did you see your friends
and did they say:
 what are your dreams,
 and what are your regrets?

 

It all just seems
these days will never end.

So be kind, be loving.

I don’t have a lot,
 but I’m alive
  and that’s not nothing.

Author's Note

part 2 of my series of love poetry.

Reviews

[Coyote Poetry]

Simple and wonderful words and thoughts. Our world is too fast pace. We need to slow down and show kindness and concern to the people near. They could need a kind word, a hug. Thank you Ernest for sharing the amazing poetry.
Coyote

[Ern M. Yoshimoto]

thanks Coyote. always glad to see you around. yes, the poem was slowed right down like smooth jazz to give that ambience of easy fun. so many miss out on this, so i wanted to write this to remind them.

[Coyote Poetry]

You did well Ernest. We need good jazz and gentle words to keep us at-bay from the chaos of life. And you are welcome.

[Einstein Noodle]

no ... not nothing at all Mr. Em M! pretty straight forward write for me .. the title is a fine hook says i! the simplicity and wisdom of "taking time" to ... wave at the sky ... see the majestic beauty our earth offers each day ... seeing as a child .. good stuff, says i! thanks for sharing!
E.

[andrew mitchell]

Enjoyed the read Ern, yes they say the days are long but our years are short.

[Ern M. Yoshimoto]

that's a very good quote. ill remember that one. thank you as always. see you again soon!

[Mr Question]

The title drew me in. As I seek poems to read, I seek light reading and positivity. This checks those boxes. A simple grateful message that all can embrace. I love the sequence, "did you give the sky a wave?
did you watch the sunset, with a child-like gaze?" Well done.

[Ern M. Yoshimoto]

thank you sir. i appreciate this review. yes, this one was more upbeat, which is uncharacteristic of my writing (im honest; and aware that i might lose you as a reader stating this).

my poem Untitled is on the positive side and might be of interest to you. please message me or talk to me wherever, glad to hear from you.

[Poetic Beauty]

Being alive is a great feat indeed. We never know when our moment of departure will come but we have each new day to experience and explore what we are able.

[Ern M. Yoshimoto]

that's an amazing way of thinking. i will take it onboard. thanks for your comment; love your work

[Poetic Beauty]

I’m glad you liked my comment and I’m truly happy you enjoy reading my writing

[Dylan Macadham]

"and that’s not nothing." Love this line, and it's a good thing to keep in mind :)

[Ern M. Yoshimoto]

if you've lost as many things as i have, you become graeful for what little you still have. i hope i can impart the lesson i learned to others :)

[Dylan Macadham]

Yes, where there is life, there is hope :)

[Ern M. Yoshimoto]

absolutely. that's my motto

[Robert Trakofler]

this is wonderful this is a poem and a mantra wrapped up in one!

[Ern M. Yoshimoto]

thanks Robert!

[Fabian G. Franklin]

It's everything, my friend, everything. "It is better to be a living dog than a dead lion." says an old Arabic proverb. I agree. So much beauty in the world to see and witness and experience. You write wonderful things. F.

[Ern M. Yoshimoto]

tanks Fabian. glad you vibed with this piece.

[Joli Dy]

Sometimes something you read hits right where you live. Someone who loved me isn't asking me these questions anymore...and I miss it so.

Your poem evoked that sense of loss in the often overlooked importance - vital importance of checking in on the ones we love and giving them what we have to give... It's not about us. That's love and you are so right - "that's not nothing."

[Ern M. Yoshimoto]

thanks Joli. im glad my words reached you. this work was a kind of drama where one person says to the other something they need to hear. listening, really listening, is an act of love. and i dont believe many people in the world today make time for such conversations. it's a shame. but hopefully something will change.

[Joli Dy]

You are so right. You are filled with maturity and wisdom.

[Eilis]

This could be a love poem to the self. A reminder that even simple or everyday things are significant. Waking up daily in itself is a gift. In the darker times it is easy to love sight of that and even reminders don’t always reach the heart but encountering the thought poetically reaches the mind in a different way.

As a love poem it’s almost like an ode to valuing one’s mental health and working each day to surround the self with things that build up and remind us of our own value. Lovers should be friends first and carers at all times. Love is more than romance. And your poem illuminates these things in meaningful ways. Lovely message here.

[Ern M. Yoshimoto]

what an imaginative interpretation! yes, that's exactly right. we say 'i love you' but we never say 'i care about your needs' which should be te case. the persona here is saying, not only do i love you i want to be here for you and take care of your soul.