I Could Be A Hermit

I could be a hermit

and live alone in peace
to eat lots of sweets and chocolate
and do anything I please.

I could be a hermit
 and not see anyone for days
not worry about the clothes I wear
or what others have to say.

I could be a hermit
leave my dishes in the sink
or not use cups or plates at all
but that would be tough, I think.

I could be a hermit
and avoid that big rat race
to spend my days in solitude,
my nights to sleep in peace.

But if I were a hermit
I couldn’t share a joke or two.
I might have lots of time to myself
with nothing much to do.

And if I were a hermit,
I’d have no one around to hug
or tickle, tease and laugh with
when times were getting rough.

So I guess that being a hermit
is not the life for me.
I think I’d rather co-exist
and strive for harmony.

Author's Note

This is the result of being bombarded with the daily news. It was written more or less to be a poem for children but then I believe we still have a bit of a child in us yet.

Reviews

[jacob erin-cilberto]

i am better being a "part-time" hermit.
Need the contact with people at times...but also long for the solitude of being alone, which is different than being lonely...at least to me.
this write is easy to relate to for many of us.
j.

[Dara]

After decades of raising children and teaching, solitude is often most welcomed but like you, I also need human contact from time to time. I believe there are quite a few of us out there, too. It is great to see you here, Jacob!

[Chris Shaw]

Your lines appealed to my inner child Dara. I can hear her chuckling at the mention of unlimited sweets and chocolates. At times it can be good to have your own space, but I for one couldn't thrive without other people. Nice little poem. Very relatable.

Chris

[Dara]

Hello and thanks so much Chris! Yes, the part about sweets and chocolate are especially appealing and not worrying about gaining weight, lol. Great to see you! Hope you have a nice weekend :-)

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Dara, same to you too.

[Rye]

I really enjoyed this write, I found it cute and written with wonderful imagery.
Awesome and very creative.

[Dara]

I am so glad you enjoyed my little ditty :-) Sometimes it is fun to just come up with simple story lines and words that rhyme to bring us back to our childhoods.

[Coyote Poetry]

Would be hard to be a hermit. Sooner or later, we would need human kindness. I liked the flow of thoughts leading to the logical ending. Thank you Dara for sharing the amazing poetry.
' Coyote

[Dara]

Yes, I totally agree. Someone reminded me that one could escape in their mind and you wouldn't even have to pack a bag. I like that thought. Thanks so much for stopping by.

[Coyote Poetry]

You are welcome Dara.

[¿]

We better be hermits....oh we better not!!
Together we stand, divided we fall....I do admire this one...a known shoulder next to me always makes me feel safe...be it of my two years old baby sister's or my mom's....
And and and, what family is to me is what I can't EVER describe in words...
I loved reading this now, honestly....you made my midnight wonderful!! Thank You dear, Dara.... Be blessed :)

[Dara]

I am so glad you enjoyed my poem. It is more of a children's poem but then I guess most of us are still a child at heart. Sounds like you have a very loving, wonderful family. I hope you have a great weekend!

[¿]

Fortunately I have!😀
May you have good days ahead :)

[B. Boileau]

We all have a little hermit in us. Just crawl inside ones self and VIOLA ! Although it is a scary thought to be stuck in that state for long periods of time. HAPPY NEW YEAR Dara ! , let's hope it's better than the last

[Dara]

You are so right. I hadn't thought about it that way but it does explain my tendency to daydream. Hmmm, and how convenient, one doesn't even have to pack a bag to get away. So nice to see you here, Bill. Hope you have a wonderful year and yes, that it is much better than the last one.

[Samuel Dickens]

In this respect, we are the same. Even hermits need a little human contact. Very well put, my friend.

[Dara]

Yes, this is true. It's like the old saying, "Can't live with 'em can't live without 'em. In reference to people that is. So good to see you here!

[emmajoy]

Superb phrasing from start to finish, Dara, and so true of how one can feel in the midst of our messy world. The urge to escape is really strongly put in your poem, the peace, the freedom to do and be.. so very sincere. But yes, as your thoughts speed smoothly along, you - of course realise that life is what it is, and, that in spite of stress and sadness, one just can't live without human contact - its love, fun, and the eternal hope for better days. Plus, a few jigs to one's own music when needed! .

Wshing you all you wish for yourself and your darlings, darlin' in 2019. xx

[Dara]

I love that phrase, "a few jig's to one's own music"! Thank you Emma, what a wonderful message to take with me into the New Year. My hope for you is that 2019 will be good to you and filled with many moments of joy, peace and happiness. If nothing else, it will most likely give us good reason to put 'pen in hand' and write about it. Take care dear friend in poetry! :-)

[John the Baptist]

Indeed, the current news is enough to make all of us at times long for the solace of a desert island. Alas, as the poet points out, such a life would grow old, peace and all. Nicely rhymed.

[Dara]

Yes! A desert island or top of a mountain next to a crystal clear stream. Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts. I am glad you enjoyed my whimsical write. Happy New Year!

[John the Baptist]

And likewise to you.