May life never be so loud
We miss the music
Or so consuming
We lose its romance
May love never be so common
We miss its miracle
Or so testing
We forget to dance
Look, look all around
For there is more
than we often
take time to see
May life never be so busy
…we miss its poetry
© Janet Martin
I love this.
ReplyDeleteJanet, I am amazed at the wonder of your poetry.
Margie, thank-you so much! I am constantly amazed (and grateful) that anyone stops to read!!
ReplyDeleteThis is my first visit to your blog, but it definitely won't be the last.
ReplyDeleteThis poem is beautiful...such wise words.
Blessings,
Patti
Janet,
ReplyDeleteIt's amazes me that you don't have tons of comments as your poetry is so lovely.
I am taking a blogging break( I mentioned it on today's post)
I will miss your poetry and look forward to reading you soon.
Take care
xx
Margie, enjoy your break! You are so sweet...
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