I Want

Human/kindness

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 

Reviews

[Ken Simm.]

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.

[rhythm&blues]

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

[Ken Simm.]

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

[rhythm&blues]

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

[Clockwork]

I really relate with the message of this one on a personal level. Oftentimes I find myself wondering what would happen if people followed the reminder you outline in your third stanza. Maybe we would get the beloved community, the heaven on earth, that Dr. King believed in during his days as a reverend and civil rights activist. These are my favorite lines from this one: it's all about love, empathy and charity/if our hearts were full /and our minds accepting /life would be otherwise exceptional."

Would you mind if I printed this one out and put it in my wallet so I too can remind myself of what our collective goal should be? Thank you for sharing this.

[Sam]

I like the on going theme. I want a lot of things too but the question is Do I do everything I can to embrace all of those things in my life? Or do I merely want the things I never see coming true?
It is a great reminder but I would have made it a check list. To check of the things I want that really happened.

Thank you for sharing. Thank you for the thought in my mind now.

[Einstein Noodle]

too true. in the business of living, in the want of material; we so easily forget. Age and the shedding of less important things and desires helps. :)

E.

[Leslie Philibert]

very noble thoughts indeed, very idealistic, but why not ? Nice work.

[Rebecca Buller]

"...no poverty, war a thing of the past
appreciation for simple tasks"

I think this is a desire for every man, woman, and child on the planet, my friend. A very heartfelt message that speaks to all of us. Well done:)

[wunder]

~"I'm not unlike you,
sometimes I forget the beauty
that exists in the simplicity,
miracle of miracles
that we call humankind" ~
~i wish i had a talent for positivity and
expression like yours...Lovely!~ :))

[rhythm&blues]

You're too kind, believe me I have to work it a lot of the time, appreciate your thoughts. :)

[wunder]

~oh-it's my pleasure~ :))

[Angi]

So many people are just plain old selfish. It is me, me, me. Lovely reminder to take the 'me' out. Nicely done. R&B! Angi~

[rhythm&blues]

Thanks Angi, that was my husband, now you know why he's my ex!

[Leo Elderkin]

Very nice piece, R&B. The simpler the truths, the more profound.

[rhythm&blues]

Thanks so much for your review Leo.

[Leo Elderkin]

You are welcome, R&B.

[Melanie Genevieve]

Preach. I feel you. People need to really learn to appreciate each other more in this crazy world and treat each other properly and not take things for granted.

[rhythm&blues]

It certainly can be crazy, thanks so much for your review Melanie.

[DCT ponderings]

My meditation teacher often reminds me that life is simpler than this.

This is a wonderful poem and reminder.

[rhythm&blues]

Your meditation teacher is wise, thank you for your visit and review DCT.

[DCT ponderings]

She is the best. Would her I would not be half the woman I am today. I'd still be twisted up in knots. :)