Wondering what to do with my life
I looked back and saw that
I had already done it.
So much of it.
A life full of twists and turns
Carved by emotions
Honed by relationships
Tweaked by impulsive actions
Worn down by daily practice
Sculpted by humour and intellect
Made beautiful by good intent
And ugly by regret
This work of art is still in progress
I hope it dies unfinished.
<Deleted User> (16099)
Wed 13th Jun 2018 21:51
a beautiful write..in life I am right there with you and you have been a blessing to me..
You hit every aspect of life in a simple yet thought provoking statement. I found myself rereading your words and thinking, yes, that's exactly how it feels.
The important thing in life is to treat it as an experiment in living Hazel. More we cannot do, except commiserate and stay away from funerals.
Ray
Thanks for all the comments and likes. As for all my stuff? If I get some advance notice, I'm going to have a huge bonfire before heading off into the woods with my hip flask.
My only regret is that I could and indeed should have done more. So I am making up for it now. Or have I just reached the age where I just don't give a fig anymore.
I totally agree that we are constantly a work in progress and never stop learning. The danger comes when we feel that we have got it all sussed because that means we are on route to a hiding for nothing.
Nice one Hazel
Love it
I have convinced myself of Brian's brutal truth well before I 'shuffle off'. I won't be standing at my 'shuffle off ' gate saying "Wot ! you gonna put my favourite rake in the rubbish skip! Aw dad, why'd ya leave so much useless stuff behind ? " No Brian, I won't be here anyway, so stuffit folks, do what you want with this old guy's treasures ...his poetry will remain in WOL achives.....
DM ?
Enjoyed this, Hazel.
I also enjoyed Brian's comment - hooted aloud even. It's so brutally true. And I'm so aware of this 'truth' as I look at all my 'stuff'. Might just be the kick I need to take some action.
<Deleted User> (18980)
Sun 10th Jun 2018 10:07
My wife's father spent much of his spare time pottering around outside in the garden, in his garage and in his shed. He had a vast supply of tools, brackets he'd made, bits and pieces etc. In the last weeks of his life he was very keen that others should get the benefit of his life's work. We assured him that we would distribute his tools etc amongst us and this gave him real satisfaction.
After his death we threw 99% of it away.
Very nice Hazel. I like the way you separated yourself and looked at your life as a piece of art still in progress. We never die with a satisfied and complete canvas.
Don ?
Hazel.
Some very carefully chosen words which express the thoughts we often have during our earthly pilgrimage. The first and last lines are the most interesting for the reader. How best to spend what time is left and that despite all, our lives will remain unfinished. The poem is very thought provoking, one I believe, based on personal recollection but relevant to us all. Thank you for this special piece of work.
Keith
<Deleted User> (13762)
Sun 10th Jun 2018 08:24
how beautifully put Hazel - 'This work of art is still in progress'. I'll nominate you for next year's Turner Prize. Either that or send you on a cruise to see the Northern Lights . . . painting course in Tuscany? Have a nice day. C?L
<Deleted User> (19421)
Sun 10th Jun 2018 08:07
Amen to that! Great piece hazel...
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Hazel ettridge
Wed 13th Jun 2018 22:05
Thank you for reading and taking time to respond.