I Want

I Want

A Poem by rhythm&blues
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Human/kindness

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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


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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.

rhythm&blues

11 Years Ago

Thank you for reading Ken, an amazing quote, I appreciate both.
Ken Simm.

11 Years Ago

From a favourit book of mine by one of my heroes. The book is called Meetings with Remarkable Men.
rhythm&blues

11 Years Ago

I will make it a point to put that one on my reading list.



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It's the simple things in life we overlook. Lovely heartfelt write.

Posted 11 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

rhythm&blues

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


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

rhythm&blues

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


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

rhythm&blues

11 Years Ago

Wow, thank you so much for this outstanding review BarrieJoy.
ms. barrie

11 Years Ago

you're very welcome, rhythm&blues :)
True Dat!. Nicely Done !

Posted 11 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

rhythm&blues

11 Years Ago

Thank you Renee!
Renée

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


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

rhythm&blues

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


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

rhythm&blues

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


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

rhythm&blues

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


3 of 3 people found this review constructive.

rhythm&blues

11 Years Ago

Thank you for reading Ken, an amazing quote, I appreciate both.
Ken Simm.

11 Years Ago

From a favourit book of mine by one of my heroes. The book is called Meetings with Remarkable Men.
rhythm&blues

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


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

rhythm&blues

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


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

rhythm&blues

11 Years Ago

Thank you very much for your thoughts, means a lot coming from a great poet as yourself Sami. :)
Sami Khalil

11 Years Ago

The feelings are mutual...You are welcome...:)

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