I Want
A Poem by
rhythm&blues
Human/kindness
I want so many things,
where do I begin?
I want the sun to shine in smiles
and people to be kind
no poverty, war a thing of the past
appreciation for simple tasks
Seems people run around in a daze
forgetting what really counts
it's all about love, empathy and charity
if our hearts were full
and our minds accepting
life would be otherwise exceptional
Yes, I wrote this as a reminder
for myself too,
I'm not unlike you,
sometimes I forget the beauty
that exists in the simplicity,
miracle of miracles
that we call humankind
© 2013 rhythm&blues
Featured Review
Its good to give ourselves the odd aide memoire to be as complete a human being as we can.
"From my point of view, he can be called a remarkable man who stands out from those around him by the resourcefulness of his mind, and who knows how to be restrained in the manifestations which proceed from his nature, at the same time conducting himself justly and tolerantly towards the weaknesses of others."
George Gurdjieff.
Posted 11 Years Ago
3 of 3 people found this review constructive.
11 Years Ago
Thank you for reading Ken, an amazing quote, I appreciate both.
11 Years Ago
From a favourit book of mine by one of my heroes. The book is called Meetings with Remarkable Men.
11 Years Ago
I will make it a point to put that one on my reading list.
Reviews
It's the simple things in life we overlook. Lovely heartfelt write.
Posted 11 Years Ago
It's the simple things in life we overlook. Lovely heartfelt write.
1 of 1 people found this review constructive.
11 Years Ago
Thank you Moon.
Love the image of the smiling sun...a hopeful piece for a cynical age...we should all adopt this as a personal motto...great work.
Posted 11 Years Ago
Love the image of the smiling sun...a hopeful piece for a cynical age...we should all adopt this as a personal motto...great work.
1 of 1 people found this review constructive.
11 Years Ago
That would great indeed, thank you kublakhan.
This is an amazingly enlightening, poem, a beautiful message, that everyone of us needs to read/hear once in a while. I love the choice of words you used and the fluidity you weaved through-out this poem. Wonderfully written...pen on! :) 100/100!
Posted 11 Years Ago
This is an amazingly enlightening, poem, a beautiful message, that everyone of us needs to read/hear once in a while. I love the choice of words you used and the fluidity you weaved through-out this poem. Wonderfully written...pen on! :) 100/100!
1 of 1 people found this review constructive.
11 Years Ago
Wow, thank you so much for this outstanding review BarrieJoy.
11 Years Ago
you're very welcome, rhythm&blues :)
True Dat!. Nicely Done !
Posted 11 Years Ago
True Dat!. Nicely Done !
1 of 1 people found this review constructive.
11 Years Ago
Thank you Renee!
11 Years Ago
a pleasure !
simply put, life has enough complexities, enough war and hate and ugliness...
but life has the simple things that are enjoyment ...simple pleasures if we stop and enjoy them, and each other...
we have so much gotten away from that...you reminded us of the beauty of life, if stop and look for it, if we stop to see it.
thank you for this piece, R&B--
writings like this are need to be read.
jacob
Posted 11 Years Ago
simply put, life has enough complexities, enough war and hate and ugliness...
but life has the simple things that are enjoyment ...simple pleasures if we stop and enjoy them, and each other...
we have so much gotten away from that...you reminded us of the beauty of life, if stop and look for it, if we stop to see it.
thank you for this piece, R&B--
writings like this are need to be read.
jacob
1 of 1 people found this review constructive.
11 Years Ago
Thank you so much Jacob, glad you enjoyed this one.
More truth I have not seen...your words are soft, sweet, charming and 100% true. Very nice my friend.
Posted 11 Years Ago
More truth I have not seen...your words are soft, sweet, charming and 100% true. Very nice my friend.
1 of 1 people found this review constructive.
11 Years Ago
Thank you Jack for such a lovely review.
A beautiful poem. Loved the lines ''I want the sun to shine in smiles ........appreciation for simple tasks.'' Such beautiful expressions .......a charming wrte to be saved in my library
Posted 11 Years Ago
A beautiful poem. Loved the lines ''I want the sun to shine in smiles ........appreciation for simple tasks.'' Such beautiful expressions .......a charming wrte to be saved in my library
1 of 1 people found this review constructive.
11 Years Ago
Thank you for your visit and review Onku, I'm flattered you would save it to your library.
Its good to give ourselves the odd aide memoire to be as complete a human being as we can.
"From my point of view, he can be called a remarkable man who stands out from those around him by the resourcefulness of his mind, and who knows how to be restrained in the manifestations which proceed from his nature, at the same time conducting himself justly and tolerantly towards the weaknesses of others."
George Gurdjieff.
Posted 11 Years Ago
Its good to give ourselves the odd aide memoire to be as complete a human being as we can.
"From my point of view, he can be called a remarkable man who stands out from those around him by the resourcefulness of his mind, and who knows how to be restrained in the manifestations which proceed from his nature, at the same time conducting himself justly and tolerantly towards the weaknesses of others."
George Gurdjieff.
3 of 3 people found this review constructive.
11 Years Ago
Thank you for reading Ken, an amazing quote, I appreciate both.
11 Years Ago
From a favourit book of mine by one of my heroes. The book is called Meetings with Remarkable Men.
11 Years Ago
I will make it a point to put that one on my reading list.
I want to simply say Amen to this. Well written, simply worded, great and apt message - yes. Thank you for this reminder, R&B!
Posted 11 Years Ago
I want to simply say Amen to this. Well written, simply worded, great and apt message - yes. Thank you for this reminder, R&B!
1 of 1 people found this review constructive.
11 Years Ago
Amen is a perfect response to my poem, thank you Rita, glad you enjoyed it.
"I want the sun to shine in smiles
and people to be kind
no poverty, war a thing of the past
appreciation for simple tasks"
You pen beautiful poems with great messages...I really like this one...Thank you for sharing...:)
Posted 11 Years Ago
"I want the sun to shine in smiles
and people to be kind
no poverty, war a thing of the past
appreciation for simple tasks"
You pen beautiful poems with great messages...I really like this one...Thank you for sharing...:)
1 of 1 people found this review constructive.
11 Years Ago
Thank you very much for your thoughts, means a lot coming from a great poet as yourself Sami. :)
11 Years Ago
The feelings are mutual...You are welcome...:)
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I really don't know what to say on these 'about me' pages. I'm newly divorced, have recently found poetry and loving every minute of it. I'm a bit on the shy side until you get to know me. My best ..
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