Donations are essential to keep Write Out Loud going    

Get a Life

'Get a life' They said. So I did

I stopped saving my time in the bank of 'one day'  

I stopped snatching moments and looking forward to five minutes peace

I started spending my time

I spent it generously

As if I was the time millionaire

I spent hours freely gazing at the stars

Wrapped in blanket, mug of tea warming my hands

Watching the flames from a garden fire fly heaven wards

I spent aeons looking at the ocean

The rushing forth and tugging back of waves

I spent a fortune in moments following seagulls across the sky

And listening to the chirruping of invisible birds in leafy trees

I'm spending my time as if it will never run out

And of course,  it won't,  not until

I've spent every last penny

 

◄ Doggerel (I'm trying everything)

Child ►

Comments

Profile image

Hazel ettridge

Tue 25th Apr 2017 10:59

Thank you for commenting.
Colin: I have also thought many times about going into the woods, sitting with my back to a lovely old oak, with a bottle of single malt and singing myself into oblivion. The idea of wolves making a meal of my carcass is preferable to the idea of being in the hands of undertakers and suffering whatever it is theydo with embalming fluid.

<Deleted User> (13762)

Tue 25th Apr 2017 08:49

I've always had the urge, when the time comes and if there is enough energy left to propel myself, to wander out into the wilderness and lay down to die under the stars. But the thought of being in a half dead state and being found by a pack of hungry wolves has always put me off. And the probable sheer impracticality of such an end of life expedition. So best I think to adopt your method ? Well written Hazel.
Col.

Profile image

Raj Ferds

Mon 24th Apr 2017 14:39

Beautiful Hazel. I especially liked the analogy.
Finally makes me ponder over the dichotomy of Penniless vs Timeless.

Thank you for sharing.
Raj

Profile image

Garry Rowlands

Mon 24th Apr 2017 11:04

Wonderful idea wonderfully written. Well done

If you wish to post a comment you must login.

This site uses cookies. By continuing to browse, you are agreeing to our use of cookies.

Find out more Hide this message