Modern Life

Genie Walker
Rushing thru life.
Got to get there.
Got to do it all.
Got no time.

Trying a little of this and that.
That looks like fun.
That looks interesting.
That is tiring.

Worrying about those important Thems.
What do they need?
What do they want?
What can I do to help?

Ignoring my own needs.
Neglect my own wants.
Neglect my own needs.
Neglect to seek help.

Reacting to the physical world.
I'll do that.
I'll do this.
I'll fix it all.

Needing to slow down.
Remember that I need quiet time.
Remember that I'm important.
Remember only I can be me.

Published by Genie Walker

Genie Walker is an amateur photographer, gardener, philosopher who also needs to write to feel complete. She supports her writing habit by working as a Librarian and a Reiki Master III. Her articles cover...  View profile

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  • jobber3510/28/2007

    That sounds stressful Genie!

  • dgperez71910/25/2007

    Wonderful poem! :)

  • J. E. Davidson9/23/2007

    Good poem, very true. My dad's favorite saying is "Take time to smell the roses." We all need to slow down once in a while!

  • Candice W.9/22/2007

    Good job, Genie. :-)

  • Aly Adair9/21/2007

    Simply wonderful!

  • Nannette Richford9/21/2007

    nice.

  • Mommy2Lots9/20/2007

    Excellent! :-)

  • Lisa Riggs9/20/2007

    Wonderful piece!

  • jobythebay9/20/2007

    Well done:)

  • jobythebay9/20/2007

    Nice work:)

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