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.

[MOON]

It's the simple things in life we overlook. Lovely heartfelt write.

[rhythm&blues]

Thank you Moon.

[kublakhan27]

Love the image of the smiling sun...a hopeful piece for a cynical age...we should all adopt this as a personal motto...great work.

[rhythm&blues]

That would great indeed, thank you kublakhan.

[ms. barrie]

This is an amazingly enlightening, poem, a beautiful message, that everyone of us needs to read/hear once in a while. I love the choice of words you used and the fluidity you weaved through-out this poem. Wonderfully written...pen on! :) 100/100!

[rhythm&blues]

Wow, thank you so much for this outstanding review BarrieJoy.

[ms. barrie]

you're very welcome, rhythm&blues :)

[Renée]

True Dat!. Nicely Done !

[rhythm&blues]

Thank you Renee!

[Renée]

a pleasure !

[jacob erin-cilberto]

simply put, life has enough complexities, enough war and hate and ugliness...


but life has the simple things that are enjoyment ...simple pleasures if we stop and enjoy them, and each other...

we have so much gotten away from that...you reminded us of the beauty of life, if stop and look for it, if we stop to see it.

thank you for this piece, R&B--

writings like this are need to be read.

jacob

[rhythm&blues]

Thank you so much Jacob, glad you enjoyed this one.

[Jack...]

More truth I have not seen...your words are soft, sweet, charming and 100% true. Very nice my friend.

[rhythm&blues]

Thank you Jack for such a lovely review.

[Onku Ghosh]

A beautiful poem. Loved the lines ''I want the sun to shine in smiles ........appreciation for simple tasks.'' Such beautiful expressions .......a charming wrte to be saved in my library

[rhythm&blues]

Thank you for your visit and review Onku, I'm flattered you would save it to your library.

[Rita L. Sev]

I want to simply say Amen to this. Well written, simply worded, great and apt message - yes. Thank you for this reminder, R&B!

[rhythm&blues]

Amen is a perfect response to my poem, thank you Rita, glad you enjoyed it.

[Sami Khalil]

"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"
You pen beautiful poems with great messages...I really like this one...Thank you for sharing...:)

[rhythm&blues]

Thank you very much for your thoughts, means a lot coming from a great poet as yourself Sami. :)

[Sami Khalil]

The feelings are mutual...You are welcome...:)