Simple Simplicity.

Simplicity makes seeking simple,
simplifying several single sample.
Complex contest congests calmness,
creating collision, causing crampedness.

Life lived, loving lustrous lots
later lost in looming luxurous loss.
Earning enough is ever just enough,
living simply is ever worth enough.

Author's Note

Playing with words is fun.

What do think about the message I'm trying to pass across?
Thanks for your review.

Reviews

[barleygirl]

There seems to be a trend at the cafe to take alliteration to the limit. Back in the old days, it was not considered artful to do this. We were always warned not to overdo alliteration & so it's hard for me to like poems done this way. But I must say that your word choices are thoughtful & varied, so that despite the slightly heavy feeling of having so much alliteration, the meaning does come thru as being original & interesting & thought-provoking. The trouble with too much of anything (& I'm guilty of over-rhyming), the wordplay blots out the meaning of your message. But you make it clear this is more about playing with words, so it's all good. You've paid equal attention to wordplay AND meaning here (((HUGS))) Fondly, Margie

[Kay Salisu Titilola]

Thank you so much, Margie.
That is powerful, thoughtful and wonderful review.

[Coyote Poetry]

There is wisdom in the words my friend.
"Earning enough is ever just enough,
living simply is ever worth enough."
I know many who have everything. Fighting to keep-up. I have enough and I can enjoy my life. Thank you Kay for sharing the outstanding poetry.
Coyote

[John Alexander McFadyen]

An interesting piece of alliterative poetry conveying an important message that we should be thankful for simple things.

[John the Baptist]

A lot of alliteration in this one. Basically, what I think the poet is saying is that complexity detracts from the joy of life. Living simply prevents complication and stress.

[Kay Salisu Titilola]

You are right, John.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review.

[‘Thoughts In Time..]

Great...and u are so right enough is enough...what more does one need...well written🌹

[Kay Salisu Titilola]

Whatever is more than enough has become abnormal. And abnormal things create confusion.

read moreWhatever is more than enough has become abnormal. And abnormal things create confusion.

Thank you once again, Kelly.

[‘Thoughts In Time’🌹]

Sometimes we need to see the so called abnormal as normal....🌹🌹

[‘Thoughts In Time..]

Wow...great work...in simplicity is the soul at ease...simple things of life is where true wealth is found...🌹

[Kay Salisu Titilola]

You are right, Poet.
That's what exactly I'm getting at.
Thank you very much.

[‘Thoughts In Time’🌹]

My pleasure🌹

[Chris Shaw]

Great alliteration here Kay. I am a firm believer in the simple things in life give the greatest pleasure. Appreciate the small things and then we can tackle the complex with better understanding.

Chris

[Kay Salisu Titilola]

That's true, Chris.
Thank you very much for your thoughtful response.

[Verse]

Love the mix of alliteration and rhyme, and the fact that your syllable count and rhyme scheme mirror the simplicity of the message!!!

A nursery rhyme of alliteration here. ☺️☺️

V

[Kay Salisu Titilola]

Thank you for your wonderful review and kind words, Verse.
I really appreciate it.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

simple is always better in the end...complexity creates confusion...
you really have some nice alliteration in this...
as you seek simple subtext that sublimely serves its supposition.
j.

[Kay Salisu Titilola]

Thank you so much for your wonderful thoughtful review, Sir Jacob.

[AJNJ]

Word play with meaning is not always easy to achieve. You did it here. The message on the virtues of simplicity is clear. Good one.

[Kay Salisu Titilola]

Thank you so much, Pestonjee.
I really appreciate your thoughtful review.

[AJNJ]

Keep penning friend. I’m enjoying your poetry.