Not taking some time to rest

Midway through a journey, a traveller gets to a place where he could rest, afraid he would spend his whole time resting he decides against it

I had finally got to a place in my journey in forest
Where I could lie down and rest
All the hardships and labour I had gone through
Are still fresh inside my chest

Years gone by without any rest,
Not getting enough sleep in my nest,
Hours and hours of journey,
Told my body that I should for a day or two rest

A place comfortable enough
I could get a few days rest, but
I feared I would stay forever, extinguishing
The flames of me being the best

I am still going, still travelling through the forest,
I could have taken my time to rest,
But in the end, the truth is
That I do regret not taking some time to rest

Reviews

[Toni]

This is a very good poem because it puts a needed emphasis on rest. We all need rest but seldom take the time. Your poem is a wonderful reminder to rest.

Thanks so much for writing this.
Toni